/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║   SOURASHTRA COLLEGE — ULTRA CINEMATIC CSS           ║
   ║   White BG · Red + Blue · Times New Roman            ║
   ║   Level: MAXIMUM ANIMATION                           ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ */

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   VARIABLES & RESET
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:root {
  --blue: #003366;
  --blue-mid: #0a4a8f;
  --blue-light: #deeaff;
  --red: #b30000;
  --red-dark: #8b0000;
  --red-light: #ffe8e8;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #f6f9ff;
  --text: #1a1a2e;
  --text-soft: #555;
  --shadow-b: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.16);
  --shadow-r: rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.22);
  --glass-w: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif !important;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* ── GLOBAL ANIMATED DOT GRID ── */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(
    rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.045) 1.5px,
    transparent 1.5px
  );
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: gridPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes gridPulse {
  from {
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ── GLOBAL AMBIENT ORBS ── */
body::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  top: -200px;
  right: -200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.06), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  animation: ambientDrift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes ambientDrift {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  33% {
    transform: translate(-40px, 60px) scale(1.1);
  }

  66% {
    transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(0.95);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-20px, 80px) scale(1.05);
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   COLLEGE HEADER
══════════════════════════════════ */
.college-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100vw;
  max-width: 100vw;
  padding: 26px 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #eef3ff 50%, #fff5f5 100%);
  border-bottom: 5px solid transparent;
  border-image: linear-gradient(
      to right,
      var(--red-dark),
      var(--blue),
      var(--red-dark)
    )
    1;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 30px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1),
    0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 100;
  animation: headerCinematic 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes headerCinematic {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-40px) scale(0.97);
    filter: blur(8px);
  }

  60% {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0);
  }

  80% {
    transform: translateY(4px) scale(1.005);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

/* Rotating multi-circle BG — keeps original feel */
.college-header::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.12) 15%, transparent 15%),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1) 10%, transparent 10%),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.07) 12%, transparent 12%);
  background-size:
    80px 80px,
    150px 150px,
    200px 200px;
  animation: rotateHeaderBG 22s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes rotateHeaderBG {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* Shimmer sweep across header */
.college-header::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -150%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
    transparent
  );
  animation: headerShimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes headerShimmer {
  0% {
    left: -150%;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  40% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  60% {
    left: 200%;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    left: 200%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Keep content above BG */
.college-center,
.college-left img,
.college-text,
.college-right,
.social-icons,
.contact-info {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── CENTER ── */
.college-center {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: centerSlideIn 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.2s both;
}

@keyframes centerSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* ── LOGO — CINEMATIC ENTRANCE + PULSE RING ── */
.college-left img {
  width: 100px;
  padding: 6px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 3px var(--red-dark),
    0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  transition: all 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  animation:
    logoPop 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s both,
    logoPulseRing 3s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
  position: relative;
}

@keyframes logoPop {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0) rotate(-180deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  60% {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(8deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  80% {
    transform: scale(0.95) rotate(-3deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes logoPulseRing {
  0% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 3px var(--red-dark),
      0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
      0 0 0 6px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.15);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 3px var(--red-dark),
      0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
      0 0 0 14px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 3px var(--red-dark),
      0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
      0 0 0 6px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.15);
  }
}

.college-left img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.14) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px var(--blue),
    0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
    0 0 30px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.25);
}

/* ── COLLEGE TEXT ── */
.college-text {
  text-align: left;
  animation: textReveal 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.4s both;
}

@keyframes textReveal {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    filter: blur(6px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

/* Title — animated gradient shimmer */
.college-text h1 {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--red-dark) 0%,
    var(--blue) 25%,
    var(--red) 50%,
    var(--blue) 75%,
    var(--red-dark) 100%
  );
  background-size: 300% auto;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: titleFlow 5s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@keyframes titleFlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 300% center;
  }
}

.college-text h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--red-dark);
  margin: 7px 0 5px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Typewriter underline */
.college-text h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-dark), var(--blue));
  margin-top: 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: typewriterLine 1.5s ease 1s forwards;
}

@keyframes typewriterLine {
  to {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.college-text p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--blue);
  line-height: 1.6;
  animation: fadeUp 1s ease 0.7s both;
}

/* ── RIGHT PANEL ── */
.college-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 16px;
  min-width: 280px;
  animation: rightCinematic 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s both;
}

@keyframes rightCinematic {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(60px);
    filter: blur(6px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

/* ── CONTACT INFO ── */
.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.contact-info span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease both;
}

.contact-info span:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.contact-info span:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

.contact-info i {
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* ── ADMIN BUTTON — ULTRA ── */
.admin-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 9px 24px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-dark), var(--blue));
  background-size: 200% auto;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 20px var(--shadow-r),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation:
    adminPop 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 1.2s both,
    adminGlow 3s ease-in-out 2.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes adminPop {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.6);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes adminGlow {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--shadow-r);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 30px var(--shadow-r),
      0 0 20px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.3);
  }
}

.admin-link::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28),
    transparent
  );
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.admin-link:hover::before {
  left: 110%;
}

.admin-link:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--red-dark));
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 32px var(--shadow-b),
    0 0 25px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.25);
}

/* ── SOCIAL ICONS — FLOATING + TRAIL ── */
.social-icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.social-icons a {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--blue);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.social-icons a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-light), var(--red-light));
  transform: scale(0);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.social-icons a:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: var(--red-dark);
  border-color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.2) rotate(8deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px var(--shadow-r);
}

.social-icons a:nth-child(1) {
  animation: iconFloat 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.social-icons a:nth-child(2) {
  animation: iconFloat 3.2s ease-in-out 0.3s infinite;
}

.social-icons a:nth-child(3) {
  animation: iconFloat 3.2s ease-in-out 0.6s infinite;
}

.social-icons a:nth-child(4) {
  animation: iconFloat 3.2s ease-in-out 0.9s infinite;
}

@keyframes iconFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR — ANIMATED MASTERPIECE
══════════════════════════════════ */
.navbar {
  /* background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--blue) 0%,
    #0a4a8f 40%,
    #1a2f80 60%,
    var(--blue) 100%
  ); */
  background-color: #ffb000;
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  animation:
    navGradientFlow 8s linear infinite,
    navDropIn 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.5s both;
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 28px var(--shadow-b),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

@keyframes navGradientFlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 300% center;
  }
}

@keyframes navDropIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Triple-layer animated top bar */
.navbar::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--red-dark),
    var(--blue-mid),
    var(--red),
    var(--blue-mid),
    var(--red-dark)
  );
  background-size: 400% 100%;
  animation: navBarFlow 3s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes navBarFlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 0%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 400% 0%;
  }
}

/* Bottom glow line */
.navbar::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    transparent
  );
  animation: navBottomPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes navBottomPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.4;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.navbar ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.navbar ul li {
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Nav links — staggered entry */
.navbar ul li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 6px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin: 4px 1px;
  animation: navLinkFade 0.5s ease both;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(1) a {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(2) a {
  animation-delay: 0.68s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(3) a {
  animation-delay: 0.76s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(4) a {
  animation-delay: 0.84s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(5) a {
  animation-delay: 0.92s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(6) a {
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(7) a {
  animation-delay: 1.08s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(8) a {
  animation-delay: 1.16s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(9) a {
  animation-delay: 1.24s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(10) a {
  animation-delay: 1.32s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(11) a {
  animation-delay: 1.4s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(12) a {
  animation-delay: 1.48s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(13) a {
  animation-delay: 1.56s;
}
.navbar ul li:nth-child(14) a {
  animation-delay: 1.64s;
}
.navbar ul li:nth-child(15) a {
  animation-delay: 1.72s;
}
.navbar ul li:nth-child(16) a {
  animation-delay: 1.8s;
}

@keyframes navLinkFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Animated underline indicator */
.navbar ul li a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.navbar ul li a:hover::after {
  width: 70%;
}

/* Ripple effect on hover */
/* .navbar ul li a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
} */

.navbar ul li a:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(1) a {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(2) a {
  animation-delay: 0.68s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(3) a {
  animation-delay: 0.76s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(4) a {
  animation-delay: 0.84s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(5) a {
  animation-delay: 0.92s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(6) a {
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(7) a {
  animation-delay: 1.08s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(8) a {
  animation-delay: 1.16s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(9) a {
  animation-delay: 1.24s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(10) a {
  animation-delay: 1.32s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(11) a {
  animation-delay: 1.4s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(12) a {
  animation-delay: 1.48s;
}

.navbar ul li:nth-child(13) a {
  animation-delay: 1.56s;
}

@keyframes navLinkFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Animated underline indicator */
.navbar ul li a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.navbar ul li a:hover::after {
  width: 70%;
}

/* Ripple effect on hover */
/* .navbar ul li a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
} */

.navbar ul li a:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.navbar ul li a:hover {
  background: #ffcc00 !important;
  color: var(--red-dark) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.4);
}

/* ── DROPDOWN — ULTRA ── */
.navbar ul li .dropdown {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100% ;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 230px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.09);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px var(--shadow-b),
    0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 9999;
  transform-origin: top left;
  animation: dropdownOpen 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes dropdownOpen {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.93) rotateX(-8deg);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotateX(0deg);
  }
}

/* Animated pointer triangle */
.navbar ul li .dropdown::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -7px;
  left: 20px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.09);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.09);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  animation: trianglePop 0.3s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes trianglePop {
  from {
    transform: rotate(45deg) scale(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1);
  }
}

/* Red-blue animated top accent */
.navbar ul li .dropdown::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--red));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
  animation: dropTopBar 2s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes dropTopBar {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 0%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 200% 0%;
  }
}

.navbar ul li:hover > .dropdown {
  display: block;
}

/* Dropdown links — staggered */
.navbar ul li .dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 9px;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  animation: dropItemIn 0.3s ease both;
}

.navbar ul li .dropdown a:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.04s;
}

.navbar ul li .dropdown a:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.08s;
}

.navbar ul li .dropdown a:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.12s;
}

.navbar ul li .dropdown a:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.16s;
}

.navbar ul li .dropdown a:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.navbar ul li .dropdown a:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.24s;
}

@keyframes dropItemIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-12px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* Left indicator bar on hover */
.navbar ul li .dropdown a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 20%;
  bottom: 20%;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue), var(--red));
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease;
}

/* Shine sweep on dropdown item */
.navbar ul li .dropdown a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.06),
    transparent
  );
  transition: left 0.4s ease;
}

.navbar ul li .dropdown a:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.navbar ul li .dropdown a:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

/* Left indicator bar on hover */
.navbar ul li .dropdown a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 20%;
  bottom: 20%;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue), var(--red));
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease;
}

/* Shine sweep on dropdown item */
.navbar ul li .dropdown a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.06),
    transparent
  );
  transition: left 0.4s ease;
}

.navbar ul li .dropdown a:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.navbar ul li .dropdown a:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

.navbar ul li .dropdown a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.07),
    rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.05)
  );
  color: var(--red);
  padding-left: 20px;
}

/* ── SUBMENU ── */
.dropdown-item {
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.submenu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: calc(100% + 6px);
  min-width: 220px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.09);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 55px var(--shadow-b);
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 9999;
  animation: submenuSlide 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes submenuSlide {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(14px) scale(0.93);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.submenu::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--blue));
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
}

.dropdown-item:hover > .submenu {
  display: block;
}

.submenu::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--blue));
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
}

.dropdown-item:hover > .submenu {
  display: block;
}

.submenu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 9px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  animation: dropItemIn 0.3s ease both;
}

.submenu a:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.04s;
}

.submenu a:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.08s;
}

.submenu a:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.12s;
}

.submenu a:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.16s;
}

.submenu a::before {
  content: "›";
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
  opacity: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--red);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.submenu a:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

.submenu a:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

.submenu a:hover {
  background: rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.07);
  color: var(--red);
  padding-left: 18px;
}

/* Arrow */
.arrow {
  float: right;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-left: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Standalone dropdown (syllabus) */
.dropdown {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 100%;
  min-width: 230px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.09);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 55px var(--shadow-b);
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.dropdown::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--red));
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
}

.dropdown-item:hover > .dropdown {
  display: block;
}

.dropdown-item > a,
.submenu > a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.dropdown-item > a:hover,
.submenu > a:hover {
  background: rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.07);
  color: var(--red);
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.no-pdf {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  cursor: default;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 9px;
}

.no-pdf:hover {
  background: var(--off-white);
}

/* ── Navbar stays horizontal on all screens ≥ 769px ── */

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   SLIDER — CINEMATIC
══════════════════════════════════ */
.slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 5px solid var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  animation: sliderCinematic 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.8s both;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes sliderCinematic {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: blur(10px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

.slides {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
}

.slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  animation: kenBurns 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes kenBurns {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);
  }

  25% {
    transform: scale(1.06) translate(-1%, 0.5%);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.04) translate(1%, -0.5%);
  }

  75% {
    transform: scale(1.07) translate(-0.5%, 1%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.05) translate(0.5%, -1%);
  }
}

/* Multi-layer overlay */
.slider::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      to right,
      rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.25),
      transparent 40%,
      transparent 60%,
      rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.15)
    ),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Prev / Next — premium */
.prev,
.next {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 50%;
  user-select: none;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  z-index: 10;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  animation: arrowPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes arrowPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
      0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
      0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  }
}

.prev:hover,
.next:hover {
  background: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--shadow-r);
  border-color: var(--red);
}

.prev {
  left: 20px;
}

.next {
  right: 20px;
}

/* Dots — animated */
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.slider-dots span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.slider-dots span.active {
  background: var(--red);
  transform: scale(1.6);
  border-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--red);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   SECTIONS
══════════════════════════════════ */
section {
  padding: 65px 90px;
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

section:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--off-white);
}

section h2 {
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: 27px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-left: 18px;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--blue);
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: padding-left 0.3s ease;
}

section h2:hover {
  padding-left: 24px;
  color: var(--red-dark);
}

section h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -7px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--red));
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: lineGrow 1.2s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes lineGrow {
  to {
    width: 80px;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   WELCOME SECTION — ULTRA
══════════════════════════════════ */
.welcome-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 90px 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    var(--white) 0%,
    var(--blue-light) 50%,
    var(--red-light) 100%
  );
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Animated floating orbs inside welcome */
.welcome-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.09), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  animation: welcomeOrb1 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
}

.welcome-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  bottom: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.09), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  animation: welcomeOrb2 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes welcomeOrb1 {
  from {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  to {
    transform: translate(60px, 40px) scale(1.15);
  }
}

@keyframes welcomeOrb2 {
  from {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  to {
    transform: translate(-50px, -40px) scale(1.1);
  }
}

/* Badge — cinematic bounce */
.golden-text {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--red-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding: 11px 30px;
  border: 2px solid var(--red-dark);
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--shadow-r);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  animation:
    badgeCinematic 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both,
    badgePulseGlow 3s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes badgeCinematic {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.5) rotate(-10deg);
  }

  60% {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(3deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  80% {
    transform: scale(0.97) rotate(-1deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1) rotate(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes badgePulseGlow {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--shadow-r);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 4px 28px var(--shadow-r),
      0 0 20px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.25);
  }
}

.welcome-section h2 {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 32px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: fadeUp 1s ease 0.3s both;
}

.welcome-section h2::after {
  display: none;
}

.heading-line {
  width: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--blue), var(--red));
  background-size: 200% auto;
  margin: 14px auto 46px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  animation:
    lineGrowFull 1.2s ease 0.6s forwards,
    headingLineFlow 3s linear 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes lineGrowFull {
  to {
    width: 140px;
  }
}

@keyframes headingLineFlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

.welcome-section p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: fadeUp 1s ease both;
}

.welcome-section p:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.welcome-section p:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.7s;
}

/* Course boxes — ultra hover */
.course-box {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 18px 28px;
  margin: 10px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px var(--shadow-b);
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.course-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--red));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.course-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.06),
    transparent
  );
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.course-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.06) rotate(-0.5deg);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 45px var(--shadow-b),
    0 0 0 2px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1);
  color: var(--red-dark);
}

.course-box:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.course-box:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

/* NEW badge */
.new-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffcc00, #ff8800);
  color: #111;
  font-size: 11px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  margin-left: 8px;
  font-weight: bold;
  border-radius: 50px;
  animation: badgePop 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.4);
}

@keyframes badgePop {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(2deg);
  }
}

/* Admission button — ULTRA */
.admission-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 40px 0 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--blue),
    var(--blue-mid),
    var(--blue)
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 20px 52px;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--shadow-b);
  transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  animation:
    btnEntrance 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 1s both,
    btnGlow 3s ease-in-out 2.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes btnEntrance {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.9);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes btnGlow {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--shadow-b);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 12px 44px var(--shadow-b),
      0 0 28px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.3);
  }
}

/* Ripple expand on hover */
.admission-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition:
    width 0.5s ease,
    height 0.5s ease;
}

.admission-btn:hover::after {
  width: 400%;
  height: 400%;
}

/* Shimmer sweep */
.admission-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22),
    transparent
  );
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.admission-btn:hover::before {
  left: 110%;
}

.admission-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark), var(--red));
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 50px var(--shadow-r),
    0 0 30px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Fee text */
.fee-text {
  margin-top: 40px;
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #0a7d00;
  font-weight: bold;
  background: #edfff0;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10, 125, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 125, 0, 0.15);
  animation: feeReveal 1s ease 0.8s both;
}

@keyframes feeReveal {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.85);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

.fee-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: bold;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.fee-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--red));
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.fee-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.fee-link:hover {
  color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   UPDATES SECTION — ULTRA
══════════════════════════════════ */
.updates-section {
  padding: 65px 40px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Scrolling diagonal stripe pattern */
.updates-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 40px,
    rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.018) 40px,
    rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.018) 80px
  );
  animation: stripeMove 20s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes stripeMove {
  from {
    background-position: 0 0;
  }

  to {
    background-position: 200px 200px;
  }
}

.updates-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.updates-column {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px var(--shadow-b);
  transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.updates-column::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--red), var(--blue));
  background-size: 200% auto;
  animation: columnBarFlow 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes columnBarFlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

/* Corner glow on column */
.updates-column::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.07), transparent 70%);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.updates-column:hover::after {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  bottom: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.08), transparent 70%);
}

.updates-column:hover {
  transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(0.3deg);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px var(--shadow-b),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.08);
}

.updates-column h2 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 23px;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  position: relative;
}

.updates-column h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--blue));
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: lineGrow 0.9s ease forwards;
}

.update-item {
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.12);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-20px);
  animation: itemSlideIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
  transition: padding-left 0.25s ease;
}

.update-item:hover {
  padding-left: 8px;
}

.update-item:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.update-item:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.update-item:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.update-item:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.update-item:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.update-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

@keyframes itemSlideIn {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.update-item h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  transition:
    color 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.3s ease;
}

.update-item h3:hover {
  color: var(--red);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.update-item p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.update-item a {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 9px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--white);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-mid));
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--shadow-b);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.update-item a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    transparent
  );
  transition: left 0.4s ease;
}

.update-item a:hover::before {
  left: 110%;
}

.update-item a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px var(--shadow-r);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   VMC BOXES — ULTRA
══════════════════════════════════ */
.vmc-section {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 70px;
  background: var(--white);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated rotating bg circles — like header */
.vmc-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.05) 15%, transparent 15%),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.04) 10%, transparent 10%);
  background-size:
    120px 120px,
    200px 200px;
  animation: rotateHeaderBG 30s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}

.vmc-box {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 44px 28px 36px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--shadow-b);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.95);
  animation: vMCEntrance 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes vMCEntrance {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.vmc-box:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.vmc-box:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.25s;
}

.vmc-box:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Animated gradient top border */
.vmc-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--red));
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.vmc-box:hover::before {
  left: 0;
}

/* Bottom glow on hover */
.vmc-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1), transparent 70%);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.vmc-box:hover::after {
  bottom: -30px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.1), transparent 70%);
}

.vmc-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-16px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 70px var(--shadow-b),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.vmc-icon {
  font-size: 46px;
  color: var(--red);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  animation: iconBreathe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes iconBreathe {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
}

.vmc-box:hover .vmc-icon {
  transform: rotate(-15deg) scale(1.22) translateY(-4px);
  color: var(--blue);
  animation: none;
}

.vmc-box h2 {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 23px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.vmc-box h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--blue));
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: lineGrow 1s ease forwards;
}

.vmc-box p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.75;
  text-align: justify;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   GALLERY — ULTRA
══════════════════════════════════ */
.gallery {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.gallery-box {
  width: 230px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px var(--shadow-b);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.07);
  transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.95);
  animation: galleryCard 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
  position: relative;
}

.gallery-box:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.gallery-box:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.gallery-box:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.gallery-box:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.gallery-box:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.gallery-box:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

@keyframes galleryCard {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

/* Hover overlay */
.gallery-box::before {
  content: "View";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.7),
    rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.65)
  );
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-box:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.07) rotate(-1deg);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 55px var(--shadow-b),
    0 0 0 2px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.gallery-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 165px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition:
    transform 0.55s ease,
    filter 0.55s ease;
}

.gallery-box:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.14);
  filter: brightness(0.82) saturate(1.15);
}

.gallery-box p {
  padding: 12px 10px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--red-dark));
  background-size: 200% auto;
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-box:hover p {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-dark), var(--blue));
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   NEWS BOX — ULTRA
══════════════════════════════════ */
.news-container {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 32px;
}

.news-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--blue);
  padding: 22px 28px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px var(--shadow-b);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: newsReveal 0.7s ease both;
}

.news-box:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.news-box:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.news-box:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

@keyframes newsReveal {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* Right glow bar on hover */
.news-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue), var(--red));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Shimmer on hover */
.news-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.04),
    transparent
  );
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.news-box:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.news-box:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

.news-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) translateX(3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px var(--shadow-b);
  border-left-color: var(--red);
}

.news-box h3 {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 19px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.news-type {
  font-size: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-mid));
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 8px 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.news-type:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.news-box p {
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.btn-link,
.btn-download {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 10px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: bold;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.btn-link::after,
.btn-download::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--red));
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.btn-link:hover::after,
.btn-download:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-link:hover,
.btn-download:hover {
  color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER — ULTRA
══════════════════════════════════ */
.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--blue) 0%,
    #0a3d7a 50%,
    var(--blue) 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: footerBgFlow 10s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes footerBgFlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

/* Rotating circle pattern */
.footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px,
    transparent 1px
  );
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  animation: rotateHeaderBG 25s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Bottom red accent line — ANIMATED RAINBOW GLOW */
.footer::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--red-dark),
    var(--blue-mid),
    var(--red),
    var(--blue),
    var(--red-dark),
    var(--blue-mid)
  );
  background-size: 400% 100%;
  animation: navBarFlow 3s linear infinite;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 18px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 36px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.4);
}

/* ── FLOATING SPARKLE PARTICLES (CSS only, via box-shadow trick) ── */
.footer-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-particles span {
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: footerParticle linear infinite;
}

.footer-particles span:nth-child(1) {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  left: 8%;
  background: rgba(255, 180, 180, 0.7);
  animation-duration: 7s;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.footer-particles span:nth-child(2) {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  left: 18%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  animation-duration: 9s;
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

.footer-particles span:nth-child(3) {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  left: 28%;
  background: rgba(180, 210, 255, 0.8);
  animation-duration: 6s;
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.footer-particles span:nth-child(4) {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  left: 40%;
  background: rgba(255, 160, 160, 0.6);
  animation-duration: 11s;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

.footer-particles span:nth-child(5) {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  left: 52%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  animation-duration: 8s;
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.footer-particles span:nth-child(6) {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  left: 63%;
  background: rgba(200, 220, 255, 0.7);
  animation-duration: 10s;
  animation-delay: 3s;
}

.footer-particles span:nth-child(7) {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  left: 75%;
  background: rgba(255, 180, 180, 0.5);
  animation-duration: 7.5s;
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.footer-particles span:nth-child(8) {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  left: 85%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  animation-duration: 9.5s;
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.footer-particles span:nth-child(9) {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  left: 93%;
  background: rgba(180, 200, 255, 0.5);
  animation-duration: 6.5s;
  animation-delay: 2.5s;
}

.footer-particles span:nth-child(10) {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  left: 33%;
  background: rgba(255, 200, 200, 0.6);
  animation-duration: 12s;
  animation-delay: 4s;
}

.footer-particles span:nth-child(11) {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  left: 47%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  animation-duration: 8.5s;
  animation-delay: 1.8s;
}

.footer-particles span:nth-child(12) {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  left: 70%;
  background: rgba(200, 230, 255, 0.7);
  animation-duration: 7s;
  animation-delay: 3.5s;
}

@keyframes footerParticle {
  0% {
    bottom: -10px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(0) scale(0.5);
  }

  10% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  80% {
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  100% {
    bottom: 110%;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px) scale(1.2) rotate(180deg);
  }
}

/* ── AMBIENT GLOW ORBS INSIDE FOOTER ── */
.footer-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: blur(60px);
}

.footer-orb-1 {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  top: -80px;
  left: -60px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  animation: footerOrbDrift1 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.footer-orb-2 {
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  bottom: -60px;
  right: -40px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.3), transparent 70%);
  animation: footerOrbDrift2 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.footer-orb-3 {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04),
    transparent 70%
  );
  animation: footerOrbDrift3 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes footerOrbDrift1 {
  from {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  to {
    transform: translate(60px, 40px) scale(1.2);
  }
}

@keyframes footerOrbDrift2 {
  from {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  to {
    transform: translate(-50px, -30px) scale(0.85);
  }
}

@keyframes footerOrbDrift3 {
  from {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  to {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.4);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ── TOP DIVIDER — ANIMATED WAVE ── */
.footer-divider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    var(--red) 20%,
    var(--white) 50%,
    var(--red) 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  animation: footerTopDivider 4s linear infinite;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.5),
    0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

@keyframes footerTopDivider {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

/* ── FOOTER ROW — staggered entrance ── */
.footer-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ── FOOTER COLUMNS — cinematic slide-in ── */
.footer-left {
  max-width: 400px;
  animation: footerColLeft 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s both;
}

@keyframes footerColLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-60px) translateY(20px);
    filter: blur(6px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) translateY(0);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

.footer-center {
  text-align: center;
  animation: footerColCenter 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.5s both;
}

@keyframes footerColCenter {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.92);
    filter: blur(8px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

.footer-right {
  text-align: center;
  animation: footerColRight 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.7s both;
}

@keyframes footerColRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(60px) translateY(20px);
    filter: blur(6px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) translateY(0);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

/* ── FOOTER HEADINGS — neon shimmer text ── */
.footer-left h3,
.footer-center h3,
.footer-right h3 {
  color: #ffd5d5;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  position: relative;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #ffd5d5,
    #ffffff,
    var(--red-light),
    #ffd5d5
  );
  background-size: 250% auto;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: footerHeadingShimmer 5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes footerHeadingShimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 250% center;
  }
}

.footer-left h3::after,
.footer-center h3::after,
.footer-right h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--red),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7),
    var(--red)
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation:
    footerLine 1s ease 0.5s forwards,
    footerUnderlineGlow 3s linear 1.5s infinite;
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

@keyframes footerLine {
  to {
    width: 60px;
  }
}

@keyframes footerUnderlineGlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.9);
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 200% center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }
}

.footer-left h3:hover::after,
.footer-center h3:hover::after,
.footer-right h3:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ── FOOTER PARAGRAPHS ── */
.footer-left p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.footer-left p:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateX(8px);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 200, 200, 0.6);
}

/* ── FOOTER LINKS ── */
.footer-left a,
.footer-center a,
.footer-right a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-left a::after,
.footer-center a::after,
.footer-right a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--white));
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.footer-left a:hover::after,
.footer-center a:hover::after,
.footer-right a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-left a:hover,
.footer-center a:hover,
.footer-right a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  text-shadow:
    0 0 14px rgba(255, 200, 200, 0.8),
    0 0 28px rgba(255, 100, 100, 0.4);
}

.footer-center p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-center p:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  color: var(--white);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 200, 200, 0.5);
}

/* ── FOOTER LOGO (if any) ── */
.footer-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: footerLogoPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes footerLogoPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.4));
  }

  50% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.9))
      drop-shadow(0 0 32px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2));
  }
}

/* ── COPYRIGHT BAR ── */
.footer-copyright,
.footer-bottom {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 10px 0 12px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  overflow: hidden;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  animation: footerCopyrightIn 1s ease 1s both;
}

@keyframes footerCopyrightIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Animated separator line above copyright */
.footer-copyright::before,
.footer-bottom::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  height: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 20%,
    rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.5) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  animation: footerSepFlow 5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes footerSepFlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

/* Shimmer over copyright text */
.footer-copyright::after,
.footer-bottom::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  animation: footerCopyrightShimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes footerCopyrightShimmer {
  0% {
    left: -100%;
  }

  100% {
    left: 200%;
  }
}

/* Highlight on hover */
.footer-copyright:hover,
.footer-bottom:hover {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 200, 200, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* ── SOCIAL ICONS ── */
.social-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 6px;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--white);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: socialFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(179, 0, 0, 0);
}

.social-icon:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.social-icon:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.social-icon:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.social-icon:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.9s;
}

@keyframes socialFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
      0 0 16px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }
}

/* Ripple-glow ring on hover */
.social-icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(179, 0, 0, 0);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.social-icon:hover::after {
  border-color: var(--red);
  inset: -6px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: socialRipple 0.6s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes socialRipple {
  from {
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 1;
    border-color: var(--red);
  }

  to {
    inset: -12px;
    opacity: 0;
    border-color: rgba(179, 0, 0, 0);
  }
}

.social-icon::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
  transform: scale(0);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.social-icon:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.social-icon:hover {
  border-color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.25) rotate(10deg) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 36px var(--shadow-r),
    0 0 20px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.5),
    0 0 40px rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* ── FOOTER STARS ── */
.footer-stars {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.fstar {
  position: absolute;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: fstarTwinkle ease-in-out infinite;
}

.fstar:nth-child(1) {
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  top: 12%;
  left: 8%;
  animation-duration: 3s;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.fstar:nth-child(2) {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  top: 28%;
  left: 22%;
  animation-duration: 4.5s;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

.fstar:nth-child(3) {
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  top: 55%;
  left: 15%;
  animation-duration: 3.8s;
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.fstar:nth-child(4) {
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  top: 78%;
  left: 30%;
  animation-duration: 5s;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

.fstar:nth-child(5) {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  top: 18%;
  left: 42%;
  animation-duration: 3.2s;
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.fstar:nth-child(6) {
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  top: 65%;
  left: 52%;
  animation-duration: 4s;
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.fstar:nth-child(7) {
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  top: 35%;
  left: 63%;
  animation-duration: 3.6s;
  animation-delay: 2.5s;
}

.fstar:nth-child(8) {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  top: 80%;
  left: 70%;
  animation-duration: 5.2s;
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.fstar:nth-child(9) {
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  top: 22%;
  left: 78%;
  animation-duration: 3.4s;
  animation-delay: 1.8s;
}

.fstar:nth-child(10) {
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  top: 48%;
  left: 85%;
  animation-duration: 4.8s;
  animation-delay: 0.7s;
}

.fstar:nth-child(11) {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  top: 72%;
  left: 90%;
  animation-duration: 3.9s;
  animation-delay: 3s;
}

.fstar:nth-child(12) {
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  top: 10%;
  left: 95%;
  animation-duration: 4.3s;
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

@keyframes fstarTwinkle {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.12;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: scale(2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  }
}

/* ── FOOTER WAVE RINGS ── */
.footer-waves {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fwave {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: fwaveExpand linear infinite;
  opacity: 0;
}

.fwave:nth-child(1) {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  top: 10%;
  left: 3%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.15);
  animation-duration: 8s;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.fwave:nth-child(2) {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  top: 4%;
  left: -1%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.09);
  animation-duration: 8s;
  animation-delay: 2.6s;
}

.fwave:nth-child(3) {
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  top: -2%;
  left: -4%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.05);
  animation-duration: 8s;
  animation-delay: 5.3s;
}

.fwave:nth-child(4) {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  bottom: 5%;
  right: 3%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(100, 160, 255, 0.15);
  animation-duration: 10s;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.fwave:nth-child(5) {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  bottom: 0%;
  right: -1%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(100, 160, 255, 0.09);
  animation-duration: 10s;
  animation-delay: 3.3s;
}

.fwave:nth-child(6) {
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  bottom: -5%;
  right: -4%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(100, 160, 255, 0.05);
  animation-duration: 10s;
  animation-delay: 6.6s;
}

@keyframes fwaveExpand {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(2.4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ── FOOTER SOCIAL ROW ── */
.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── FOOTER CENTER LINKS ── */
.footer-center a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.footer-center a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6));
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.footer-center a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 200, 200, 0.6);
}

.footer-center a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ── FOOTER COPYRIGHT BAR ── */
.footer-copyright {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding: 20px 0 30px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: fadeUp 1s ease 1s both;
}

.footer-copyright::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  height: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 20%,
    rgba(179, 0, 0, 0.55) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  animation: footerTopDivider 5s linear infinite;
}

.footer-copyright::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),
    transparent
  );
  animation: footerCopyrightShimmer 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes footerCopyrightShimmer {
  0% {
    left: -100%;
  }

  100% {
    left: 200%;
  }
}

.footer-copyright:hover {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL REVEAL — ULTRA
══════════════════════════════════ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(80px) scale(0.94);
  filter: blur(6px);
  transition:
    opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    filter 1.2s ease;
  will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
}

.reveal.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  filter: blur(0);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-100px) scale(0.94);
  filter: blur(6px);
  transition:
    opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    filter 1.2s ease;
}

.reveal-left.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
  filter: blur(0);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(100px) scale(0.94);
  filter: blur(6px);
  transition:
    opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    filter 1.2s ease;
}

.reveal-right.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
  filter: blur(0);
}

.reveal-zoom {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.82);
  transition:
    opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.reveal-zoom.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.reveal-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
}

.reveal-fade.show {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Flip reveal */
.reveal-flip {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: perspective(800px) rotateX(25deg) translateY(40px);
  transition:
    opacity 1.1s ease,
    transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.reveal-flip.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: perspective(800px) rotateX(0deg) translateY(0);
}

/* Delays */
.delay-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.12s;
}

.delay-2 {
  transition-delay: 0.24s;
}

.delay-3 {
  transition-delay: 0.36s;
}

.delay-4 {
  transition-delay: 0.48s;
}

.delay-5 {
  transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

.delay-6 {
  transition-delay: 0.72s;
}

.delay-7 {
  transition-delay: 0.84s;
}

.delay-8 {
  transition-delay: 0.96s;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   SHARED UTILITIES
══════════════════════════════════ */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   SCROLLBAR — ANIMATED
══════════════════════════════════ */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 7px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--off-white);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue), var(--red));
  border-radius: 10px;
  animation: scrollThumb 3s linear infinite;
}

::selection {
  background: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.15);
  color: var(--blue);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE DESIGN — ALL SCREEN SIZES
   • Desktop  : ≥ 1281px  (handled by base styles)
   • Laptop   : 1025–1280px
   • Tablet   : 769–1024px
   • Mobile   : ≤ 768px
   • Small    : ≤ 480px
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ──────────────────────────────────────
   LAPTOP  (1025px – 1280px)
────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 1025px) and (max-width: 1280px) {
  .college-header {
    padding: 20px 28px;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .college-text h1 {
    font-size: 30px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  }

  .college-text h3 {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .college-text p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .college-left img {
    width: 84px;
  }

  .college-right {
    min-width: 240px;
  }

  /* Navbar: tighten spacing so all links fit */
  .navbar ul {
    padding: 0 4px;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .navbar ul li a {
    padding: 8px 4px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }

  /* Sections: reduce side padding */
  section {
    padding: 55px 48px;
  }

  .welcome-section {
    padding: 70px 36px;
  }

  .updates-section {
    padding: 55px 36px;
  }

  .vmc-section {
    padding: 55px 40px;
    gap: 22px;
  }

  /* Gallery: fit 4 per row on laptop */
  .gallery-box {
    width: calc(25% - 20px);
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer {
    padding: 14px 28px;
  }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────
   TABLET  (769px – 1024px)
────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  /* ── Header ── */
  .college-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .college-center {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .college-text {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .college-text h1 {
    font-size: 24px;
    white-space: normal;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }

  .college-text h3 {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .college-text p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .college-left img {
    width: 76px;
  }

  .college-right {
    align-items: center;
    min-width: unset;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .contact-info {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  /* ── Navbar stays horizontal on tablet ── */
  .navbar ul {
    padding: 0 4px;
    gap: 0;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .navbar ul::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .navbar ul li a {
    padding: 8px 5px;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }

  /* ── Slider ── */
  .slider,
  .slide {
    height: 320px;
  }

  /* ── Sections ── */
  section {
    padding: 45px 28px;
  }

  .welcome-section {
    padding: 60px 28px;
  }

  .updates-section {
    padding: 45px 24px;
  }

  .updates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  /* ── VMC boxes ── */
  .vmc-section {
    padding: 45px 24px;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .vmc-box {
    min-width: 240px;
    padding: 32px 20px 28px;
  }

  /* ── Gallery ── */
  .gallery-box {
    width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
  }

  /* ── Footer ── */
  .footer {
    padding: 14px 22px;
  }

  .footer-row {
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-left {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-right {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────
   MOBILE  (≤ 768px)
────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* ── Header ── */
  .college-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 16px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .college-center {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .college-text {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .college-text h1 {
    font-size: 22px;
    white-space: normal;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  }

  .college-text h3 {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .college-text h3::after {
    margin: 6px auto 0;
  }

  .college-text p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .college-left img {
    width: 72px;
  }

  .college-right {
    align-items: center;
    min-width: unset;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-info {
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .contact-info span {
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* ── Navbar Mobile ── */
  .navbar {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  }

  .navbar > ul {
    display: none !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: #ffb000 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }

  .navbar > ul.nav-open {
    display: flex !important;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .navbar ul li {
    width: 100% !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    flex-shrink: unset !important;
  }

  .navbar ul li a {
    padding: 12px 20px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .navbar ul li .dropdown {
    display: block !important;
    position: static !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
    padding: 4px 0 !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .navbar ul li .dropdown::before,
  .navbar ul li .dropdown::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .navbar ul li .dropdown a {
    padding-left: 32px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    color: #1a1a1a !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .submenu {
    position: static !important;
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
  }

  .submenu a {
    padding-left: 48px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: #222 !important;
  }

  /* ── Slider ── */
  .slider,
  .slide {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .prev,
  .next {
    font-size: 22px;
    padding: 8px 13px;
  }

  /* ── Sections ── */
  section {
    padding: 36px 16px;
  }

  section h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .welcome-section {
    padding: 50px 16px;
  }

  .welcome-section h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  }

  .welcome-section p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .admission-btn {
    padding: 14px 34px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .course-box {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin: 6px;
  }

  /* ── Updates ── */
  .updates-section {
    padding: 36px 16px;
  }

  .updates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .updates-column {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  /* ── VMC ── */
  .vmc-section {
    padding: 36px 16px;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .vmc-box {
    min-width: unset;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 28px 20px 22px;
  }

  /* ── Gallery ── */
  section .gallery {
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .gallery-box {
    width: calc(50% - 10px);
  }

  /* ── News ── */
  .news-container {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .news-box {
    padding: 16px 18px;
  }

  /* ── Footer ── */
  .footer {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }

  .footer-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-left,
  .footer-right,
  .footer-center {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-left h3,
  .footer-center h3,
  .footer-right h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────
   SMALL MOBILE  (≤ 480px)
────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .college-text h1 {
    font-size: 19px;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  }

  .college-text h3 {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .college-left img {
    width: 64px;
  }

  .admin-link {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
  }

  .slider,
  .slide {
    height: 180px;
  }

  section {
    padding: 28px 12px;
  }

  .welcome-section {
    padding: 36px 12px;
  }

  .welcome-section h2 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .admission-btn {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .gallery-box {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .vmc-box {
    padding: 22px 14px 18px;
  }

  .vmc-icon {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .updates-column {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }

  .footer {
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }
}

/* Reduced motion safety */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HAMBURGER TOGGLE BUTTON  
   (desktop: hidden | mobile: visible)
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none !important; /* hidden on desktop by default */
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  width: 46px !important;
  height: 46px !important;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 8px 14px !important;
  transition:
    background 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  align-self: flex-start !important;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.nav-toggle .bar {
  display: block !important;
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 2.5px !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform-origin: center;
}

/* Animate to X when active */
.nav-toggle.nav-toggle--active .bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle.nav-toggle--active .bar:nth-child(2) {
  transform: scaleX(0);
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle.nav-toggle--active .bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.nav-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

/* ── Show hamburger on mobile only ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}
<style>
        /* ── HOME PAGE: Pure White Background — TOTAL ── */
        body {
            background: #ffffff !important;
        }

        /* Remove all background orbs/animations */
        body::before,
        body::after {
            display: none !important;
        }

        /* Welcome section — pure white */
        .welcome-section {
            background: #ffffff !important;
            padding: 28px 40px !important;
        }
        .welcome-section::before,
        .welcome-section::after {
            display: none !important;
        }

        /* Updates / Circular+News section — pure white */
        .updates-section {
            background: #ffffff !important;
            padding: 32px 40px !important;
        }
        .updates-section::before {
            display: none !important;
        }

        /* Gallery & other sections — pure white */
        section {
            background: #ffffff !important;
            padding: 36px 60px !important;
        }
        section h2 {
            margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        }

        /* VMC section — pure white */
        .vmc-section {
            background: #ffffff !important;
            padding: 36px 60px !important;
            gap: 20px !important;
        }

        .gallery {
            margin-top: 18px !important;
        }

        /* Admission button — Always Yellow with White text */
        .admission-btn,
        .admission-btn:hover,
        .admission-btn:focus,
        .admission-btn:active {
            background: #ffb000 !important;
            background-image: none !important;
            color: #ffffff !important;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 176, 0, 0.35) !important;
        }

        /* ── Timetable Announcement Box ── */
        .tt-announce-box {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 14px;
            margin: 0 auto 22px;
            max-width: 680px;
            width: 100%;
        }
        .tt-marquee-wrap {
            background: #1a237e;
            border-radius: 50px;
            width: 100%;
            padding: 12px 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.25);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }
        .tt-marquee-icon {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 18px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .tt-marquee {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.6px;
        }
        .tt-download-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            background: #ffb000;
            color: #ffffff !important;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 700;
            padding: 14px 40px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            text-decoration: none !important;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 176, 0, 0.35);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            letter-spacing: 0.4px;
        }
        .tt-download-btn:hover {
            background: #e6a000 !important;
            color: #ffffff !important;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(255, 176, 0, 0.5) !important;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }
        .tt-download-btn i {
            font-size: 20px;
        }


        /* High-Aesthetic Glassmorphism CSS */
        .glass-overlay {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); */
            /* Very light overlay */
            /* backdrop-filter: blur(2px); */
            /* Strong blur on the website behind */
            /* -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px); */
            z-index: 10000;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            font-family: 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;
            transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
        }

        .glass-card {
            /* More transparent background for aesthetic look */
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            padding: 60px 40px 40px 40px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            /* Subtle white border to define the 'glass' edge */
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            max-width: 550px;
            width: 95%;
            /* Inner glass blur effect */
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }

        .institution-name {
            color: #1E3A8A;
            /* Royal Blue to match your theme */
            font-size: 16px;
            /* Smaller size looks more 'Premium' */
            font-weight: 900;
            letter-spacing: 2.5px;
            /* High letter spacing for academic look */
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin: 0;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        /* Close Button moved to Top Right Corner */
        .skip-btn {
            position: absolute;
            top: 20px;
            right: 25px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            font-size: 22px;
            cursor: pointer;
            border-radius: 50%;
            width: 35px;
            height: 35px;
            color: #444;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        .seal-outer {
            position: relative;
            width: 280px;
            height: 200px;
            margin: 0 auto 10px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .naac-badge {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            max-height: 180px;
            object-fit: contain;
            /* Drop shadow creates a 3D effect on the logo itself */
            filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
            animation: gentleFloat 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .main-title {
            color: #b01706;
            /* Your brand Maroon */
            font-size: 38px;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin: 10px 0;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .admission-btn {
            display: inline-block;
            background: #002366;
            /* Your brand Royal Blue */
            color: white;
            text-decoration: none;
            padding: 16px 45px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-top: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.3);
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        .arrow {
            margin-top: 5px;
            margin-left: 10px;
        }

        @keyframes gentleFloat {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translateY(0);
            }

            50% {
                transform: translateY(-10px);
            }
        }

        body.no-scroll {
            overflow: hidden;
        }
    </style>