/* ============================================================
   VGU – Vivekananda Global University
   Main Stylesheet — vgu.css
   Link on every page:
   <link rel="stylesheet" href="<?php echo \$base_url; ?>assets/css/vgu.css">
============================================================ */

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       ROOT & RESET
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

    :root {
      /* ── VGU Brand Colors ── */
      --cu-red:    #C04036;       /* VGU Red / Dark Red */
      --cu-red2:   #d94840;       /* VGU Red lighter hover */
      --cu-dark:   #262626;       /* VGU Black */
      --cu-navy:   #262626;       /* Use VGU Black for dark sections */
      --cu-gold:   #FFA412;       /* VGU Yellow */
      --cu-gold2:  linear-gradient(135deg, #f5d020 0%, #FFA412 40%, #c87020 100%); /* VGU Gold Gradient */
      --cu-beige:  #F4D7C1;       /* VGU Beige */
      --cu-white:  #FFFFFF;
      --cu-off:    #F3F2F1;       /* VGU Limestone */
      --cu-grey:   #676767;       /* VGU Grey */
      --cu-lgrey:  #B5B5B5;       /* VGU Light Grey */
      --cu-border: #E5E5E5;       /* VGU Granite */
      /* ── VGU Brand Fonts ── */
      --font-head: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif;   /* Proxima Nova equivalent – headlines */
      --font-body: 'Nunito', sans-serif;        /* Avenir equivalent – body text */
      --radius: 12px;
      --shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
    }

    html { scroll-behavior: smooth;  overflow-x: hidden; }
    body { font-family: var(--font-body); background: var(--cu-white); color: var(--cu-dark); letter-spacing: 0.01em; }

    a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
    img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
    button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: var(--font-body); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       UTILITY
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
    .tag {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      background: rgba(192,64,54,0.08);
      color: var(--cu-red); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
    }
    .tag::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--cu-red); border-radius: 50%; }

    .section-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
    .section-head h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
      font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15;
      color: var(--cu-dark); margin-top: 12px;
    }
    .section-head h2 em { color: var(--cu-red); font-style: normal; }
    .section-head p { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--cu-grey); font-size: 16px; max-width: 560px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; line-height: 1.6; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       TOP UTILITY BAR (Row 1)
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .topbar {
      background: #fff;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cu-border);
      font-size: 12.5px;
      color: var(--cu-grey);
      padding: 7px 0;
      position: relative; z-index: 1002;
    }
    .topbar-inner {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .topbar-marquee {
      flex: 1; overflow: hidden; position: relative; margin-right: 24px;
    }
    .topbar-marquee::before, .topbar-marquee::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 40px; z-index: 2;
    }
    .topbar-marquee::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, #fff, transparent); }
    .topbar-marquee::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left, #fff, transparent); }
    .topbar-ticker {
      display: flex; gap: 0; white-space: nowrap;
      animation: ticker 35s linear infinite;
      width: max-content;
    }
    .topbar-ticker span { padding: 0 48px; color: var(--cu-dark); font-weight: 500; font-size: 12.5px; }
    .topbar-ticker .register-btn {
      background: var(--cu-dark); color: #fff;
      padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 3px;
      font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.4px;
      margin-left: 8px; vertical-align: middle;
      display: inline-block;
    }
    @keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

    .topbar-icons {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .topbar-icon-item {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
      font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; color: #555;
      cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.15s; white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .topbar-icon-item:hover { color: var(--cu-red); }
    .topbar-icon-item svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .topbar-divider { width: 1px; height: 16px; background: var(--cu-border); }
    .topbar-social { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
    .topbar-social a {
      width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #555;
      transition: all 0.15s;
    }
    .topbar-social a:hover { color: var(--cu-red); }
    .topbar-search {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
      font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;
      cursor: pointer; padding: 0 8px;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       MIDDLE NAVBAR (Row 2) – Logo + Secondary Nav + Helpline
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .navbar-mid {
      background: #fff;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cu-border);
      position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1001;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
      overflow: visible;
    }
    .navbar-mid-inner {
      display: flex; align-items: stretch;
      height: 70px; gap: 0;
      max-width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0;
    }

    /* Logo */
    .nav-logo {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
      flex-shrink: 0; padding: 8px 20px 8px 24px;
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .nav-logo-icon {
      width: 162px; height: auto;
      /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5d020 0%, #FFA412 50%, #c87020 100%); */
      border-radius: 8px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900; color: #fff;
      font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .nav-logo-icon img {
      width: 162px; height: auto;
      object-fit: contain; display: block;
    }
    .nav-logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }
    .nav-logo-text .nl-top {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 21px; color: var(--cu-red); letter-spacing: -0.3px;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .nav-logo-text .nl-bottom {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 16px; color: var(--cu-dark); letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    }
    .nav-logo-text .nl-tagline {
      font-size: 10px; color: var(--cu-grey); font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 400; margin-top: 3px;
    }

    /* Featured Pill (AI FEST style) */
    .nav-feat-pill {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C04036, #8a2010);
      color: #fff; padding: 0 18px;
      font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-head);
      white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
      letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-right: 8px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(192,64,54,0.4);
      animation: featPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes featPulse {
      0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(192,64,54,0.35); }
      50%      { box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(192,64,54,0.65); }
    }

    /* Secondary links */
    .nav-secondary {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
      flex: 1;
    }
    .nav-secondary a {
      font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #444;
      padding: 0 11px; height: 100%;
      display: flex; align-items: center;
      transition: all 0.18s; white-space: nowrap;
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    }
    .nav-secondary a:hover { color: var(--cu-red); border-bottom-color: var(--cu-red); background: rgba(192,64,54,0.04); }

    /* Admission Helpline — flush right, full height */
    .nav-helpline {
      background: var(--cu-red);
      color: #fff;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      padding: 0 20px;
      flex-shrink: 0; cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.2s;
      margin-left: auto;
      min-width: 200px;
    }
    .nav-helpline:hover { background: var(--cu-red2); }
    .nav-helpline .hl-phone-icon {
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .nav-helpline .hl-phone-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
    .nav-helpline-text { line-height: 1.25; flex: 1; }
    .nav-helpline-text .hl-label {
      font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; opacity: 0.9;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px; display: block; text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .nav-helpline-text .hl-number {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; display: block;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    /* Hamburger inside helpline */
    .nav-hamburger {
      width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 5px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 4px;
      cursor: pointer; flex-shrink: 0;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    }
    .nav-hamburger span { width: 16px; height: 2px; background: #fff; border-radius: 2px; display: block; }

    /* Search icon */
    .nav-search {
      width: 44px; height: 100%; flex-shrink: 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer; color: #555; border-left: 1px solid var(--cu-border);
    }
    .nav-search:hover { color: var(--cu-red); background: rgba(192,64,54,0.04); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       MEGA-NAV BAR (Row 3)
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .sticky-nav-wrapper{position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1001;}
    .navbar-mega-wrap { z-index: 1000; }
    .navbar-mega {
      background: #1a1a1a;
      border-bottom: 3px solid var(--cu-red);
      position: sticky; top: 70px; z-index: 1000;
    }
    .navbar-mega-inner {
      display: flex; align-items: stretch;justify-content: center;
      width: 100%; padding: 0 16px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .mega-tab {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
      padding: 14px 15px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800;
      font-family: var(--font-head); color: #bbb;
      cursor: pointer; border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
      margin-bottom: -3px; transition: all 0.18s; white-space: nowrap;
      letter-spacing: 0.6px; text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .mega-tab:hover, .mega-item:hover .mega-tab {
      color: #fff; border-bottom-color: var(--cu-red);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    }
    .mega-tab svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; opacity: 0.5; transition: transform 0.2s; flex-shrink:0; }
    .mega-item:hover .mega-tab svg { transform: rotate(180deg); opacity: 1; }

    /* ── MEGA PANEL ── */
    .mega-item { position: static; }
    .mega-panel {
      display: none;
      position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%;
      background: #fff;
      border-top: 3px solid var(--cu-red);
      box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
      z-index: 9999;
      animation: dropIn 0.15s ease;
      max-height: 80vh; overflow-y: auto;
    }
    @keyframes dropIn {
      from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(-6px); }
      to   { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    }
    .mega-item:hover .mega-panel { display: flex; }
    .mega-panel-body {
      flex: 1; padding: 28px 36px;
      display: flex; gap: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; min-width: 0;
    }

    /* ── ABOUT / STANDARD dropdown – 2 col + promo ── */
    .mp-col {
      flex: 1; padding: 0 24px 0 0; border-right: 1px solid #eee;
      min-width: 200px;
    }
    .mp-col:last-of-type { border-right: none; }
    .mp-col-title {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900; font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #999; margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 8px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cu-red);
      display: inline-block;
    }
    .mp-col a {
      display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
      color: #333; padding: 6px 0; transition: all 0.15s;
      font-family: var(--font-body); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    }
    .mp-col a:hover { color: var(--cu-red); padding-left: 8px; }

    /* ── PROMO PANEL (right side) ── */
    .mp-promo {
      width: 280px; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: #1a1a1a;
      border-radius: 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      padding: 28px 24px;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .mp-promo-title {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;
      color: #fff; line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .mp-promo-title em { color: var(--cu-red); font-style: normal; font-weight: 900; display: block; font-size: 20px; }
    .mp-stat {
      background: var(--cu-red); border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 12px 14px; margin-top: 10px;
      color: #fff;
    }
    .mp-stat .ms-val {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900; font-size: 26px;
      line-height: 1; color: #fff;
    }
    .mp-stat .ms-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; opacity: 0.85; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .mp-stat .ms-sub { font-size: 11px; opacity: 0.7; margin-top: 3px; }
    .mp-stat.dark { background: #262626; }
    .mp-stat.gold { background: #FFA412; }
    .mp-stat.gold .ms-val, .mp-stat.gold .ms-label, .mp-stat.gold .ms-sub { color: #1a1a1a; }
    .mp-promo-photo {
      position: absolute; bottom: 0; right: 0;
      width: 120px; opacity: 0.25;
      font-size: 80px; text-align: center; line-height: 1;
    }

    /* ── PROGRAMS mega dropdown – 4 col wide ── */
    .mega-panel.wide .mega-panel-body { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; }
    .mp-section-head {
      width: 100%; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #999; padding: 0 0 10px 0; margin-bottom: 0;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cu-red);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    }
    .mp-section-head .sh-badge {
      background: var(--cu-red); color: #fff;
      font-size: 9px; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 3px;
    }
    .mp-programs-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 0; width: 100%; padding: 20px 0 8px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    }
    .mp-prog-col { padding: 0 20px 0 0; }
    .mp-prog-col a {
      display: block; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 400;
      color: #333; padding: 5px 0; transition: all 0.15s;
      font-family: var(--font-body); line-height: 1.4;
    }
    .mp-prog-col a:hover { color: var(--cu-red); padding-left: 6px; }
    .mp-prog-col a .co-brand {
      font-weight: 700; font-size: 10px;
      color: var(--cu-red); margin-left: 4px;
    }
    .mp-footer-row {
      display: flex; gap: 40px; padding-top: 16px; width: 100%;
    }
    .mp-footer-col { flex: 1; }
    .mp-footer-col .mp-section-head { font-size: 10px; }
    .mp-footer-col .mp-prog-col { padding: 8px 0 0; }
    .mp-footer-col .mp-prog-col a { display: inline-block; margin-right: 20px; }

    /* ── ICON GRID in promo (Image 2 style) ── */
    .mp-icon-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2px;
      margin-top: 14px;
    }
    .mp-icon-cell {
      background: var(--cu-red); padding: 16px 12px;
      text-align: center; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .mp-icon-cell:nth-child(even) { background: #c83020; }
    .mp-icon-cell:hover { background: #a02010; }
    .mp-icon-cell .ic-emoji { font-size: 22px; display: block; }
    .mp-icon-cell .ic-label {
      font-size: 11px; color: #fff; font-weight: 600;
      margin-top: 6px; font-family: var(--font-head);
    }

    /* ── Buttons (used in hero / CTAs) ── */
    .btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-head); transition: all 0.22s; }
    .btn-outline { border: 1.5px solid var(--cu-red); color: var(--cu-red); }
    .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--cu-red); color: #fff; }
    .btn-solid { background: var(--cu-red); color: #fff; }
    .btn-solid:hover { background: var(--cu-red2); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(192,64,54,0.35); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       HERO
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .hero {
      min-height: 90vh;
      background: #1C1008;
      position: relative;
      display: flex; align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 50%, rgba(192,64,54,0.22) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 20% 80%, rgba(255,164,18,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
    }
    /* Grid overlay */
    .hero-bg::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
    }
    /* Big decorative text */
    .hero-deco {
      position: absolute; right: -40px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 220px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.025); line-height: 1; user-select: none;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .hero-content {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center;
      padding: 80px 0;
    }
    .hero-left { color: #fff; }
    .hero-left .tag { background: rgba(192,64,54,0.25); color: #ff8a93; margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .hero-left h1 {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
      font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 68px); line-height: 1.05;
      letter-spacing: -1px;
    }
    .hero-left h1 em { color: var(--cu-red2); font-style: normal; display: block; }
    .hero-left p {
      margin-top: 22px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width: 460px;
    }
    .hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .hero-actions .btn-solid { padding: 14px 30px; font-size: 15px; }
    .hero-actions .btn-outline { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); padding: 14px 30px; font-size: 15px; }
    .hero-actions .btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

    .hero-badges {
      display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 44px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .hero-badge {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 18px;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
    }
    .hero-badge strong { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px; color: #fff; }
    .hero-badge span { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-align: center; margin-top: 2px; }

    /* Right side - card stack */
    .hero-right { position: relative; }
    .hero-card-main {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      border-top: 3px solid #FFA412;
      border-radius: 20px; padding: 32px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }
    .hero-card-main .big-rank {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 72px; line-height: 1;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0.5));
      -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }
    .hero-card-main .rank-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 14px; margin-top: 6px; }
    .hero-card-main .rank-org { color: var(--cu-gold); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; margin-top: 4px; }

    .hero-mini-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-top: 16px; }
    .hero-mini {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px;
    }
    .hero-mini .val { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 26px; color: #fff; }
    .hero-mini .val sub { font-size: 12px; }
    .hero-mini .lbl { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-top: 3px; }
    .hero-mini.accent { background: rgba(192,64,54,0.2); border-color: rgba(192,64,54,0.4); }
    .hero-mini.accent .val { color: #ff8a93; }

    /* Floating badges */
    .float-badge {
      position: absolute;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5d020 0%, #FFA412 100%); color: #1C1008;
      border-radius: 50px; padding: 8px 16px;
      font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .float-badge.fb1 { top: -16px; right: 30px; animation: floatUD 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
    .float-badge.fb2 { bottom: 0px; left: -20px; animation: floatUD 3s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
    @keyframes floatUD { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-8px); } }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       STATS BAR
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .stats-bar {
      background: var(--cu-red);
      padding: 32px 0;
    }
    .stats-bar-inner {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      gap: 0;
    }
    .stat-item {
      text-align: center; color: #fff;
      padding: 12px 16px;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    }
    .stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
    .stat-item .num {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
      font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px); line-height: 1;
    }
    .stat-item .lbl { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.8; margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 400; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       RANKINGS SECTION
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .rankings-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--cu-off); }
    .rankings-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px;
    }
    .rank-card {
      background: var(--cu-white);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 28px 24px;
      border: 1px solid var(--cu-border);
      transition: all 0.25s;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .rank-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 3px; background: var(--cu-red);
      transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform 0.3s;
    }
    .rank-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .rank-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
    .rank-card .rc-org {
      font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--cu-grey);
    }
    .rank-card .rc-val {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 44px; color: var(--cu-red); line-height: 1;
      margin: 10px 0 4px;
    }
    .rank-card .rc-label { font-size: 14px; color: var(--cu-dark); font-weight: 500; }
    .rank-card .rc-year { font-size: 12px; color: var(--cu-grey); margin-top: 4px; }
    .rank-card.featured { background: #1C1008; border-color: var(--cu-navy); }
    .rank-card.featured .rc-org { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
    .rank-card.featured .rc-val { color: var(--cu-gold); }
    .rank-card.featured .rc-label { color: #fff; }
    .rank-card.featured .rc-year { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       PROGRAMS
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .programs-section { padding: 90px 0; }
    .programs-tabs {
      display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 48px;
    }
    .ptab {
      padding: 9px 22px; border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--cu-border);
      background: var(--cu-white); color: #555;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .ptab.active, .ptab:hover { background: var(--cu-red); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); border-color: var(--cu-red); }

    .programs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
    .prog-card {
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--cu-border);
      transition: all 0.25s;
      background: var(--cu-white);
    }
    .prog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
    .prog-card-header {
      padding: 28px 24px 20px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .prog-card-header .icon {
      width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .prog-card-header h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; }
    .prog-card-header p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--cu-grey); margin-top: 6px; line-height: 1.5; }
    .prog-card-footer {
      padding: 16px 24px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--cu-border);
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    }
    .prog-card-footer .courses { font-size: 12px; color: var(--cu-grey); }
    .prog-card-footer .courses strong { color: var(--cu-dark); font-weight: 700; }
    .prog-card-footer a {
      font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--cu-red);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
    }

    /* color sets */
    .prog-card:nth-child(1) .prog-card-header { background: #FFF5F5; }
    .prog-card:nth-child(1) .icon { background: rgba(192,64,54,0.12); }
    .prog-card:nth-child(2) .prog-card-header { background: #F0F7FF; }
    .prog-card:nth-child(2) .icon { background: rgba(14,80,180,0.10); }
    .prog-card:nth-child(3) .prog-card-header { background: #FFF9EE; }
    .prog-card:nth-child(3) .icon { background: rgba(232,160,32,0.15); }
    .prog-card:nth-child(4) .prog-card-header { background: #F2FFF5; }
    .prog-card:nth-child(4) .icon { background: rgba(34,160,74,0.12); }
    .prog-card:nth-child(5) .prog-card-header { background: #F7F3FF; }
    .prog-card:nth-child(5) .icon { background: rgba(120,60,200,0.10); }
    .prog-card:nth-child(6) .prog-card-header { background: #FFF3F7; }
    .prog-card:nth-child(6) .icon { background: rgba(220,40,100,0.10); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       PLACEMENTS
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .placements-section { padding: 90px 0; background: #262626; }
    .placements-section .section-head h2 { color: #fff; }
    .placements-section .section-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
    .placements-section .tag { background: rgba(192,64,54,0.25); color: #ff8a93; }

    .placements-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
    .place-stat {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 20px; text-align: center;
      transition: all 0.25s;
    }
    .place-stat:hover { background: rgba(192,64,54,0.15); border-color: rgba(192,64,54,0.3); }
    .place-stat .ps-val {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 36px; color: #fff; line-height: 1;
    }
    .place-stat .ps-val sub { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; }
    .place-stat .ps-lbl { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 13px; margin-top: 8px; }

    /* Student placement cards */
    .student-placements { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
    .sp-card {
      border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
      position: relative; height: 260px;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .sp-card .sp-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
    .sp-card:nth-child(1) .sp-bg { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #C04036 0%, #7a1a14 100%); }
    .sp-card:nth-child(2) .sp-bg { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #262626 0%, #1a0a08 100%); }
    .sp-card:nth-child(3) .sp-bg { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #FFA412 0%, #c07a0a 100%); }
    .sp-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%, transparent 50%);
    }
    .sp-content {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; padding: 20px;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .sp-content .company {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    }
    .sp-content .student-info { }
    .sp-content .sname {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
    }
    .sp-content .spack {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--cu-gold); margin-top: 4px;
    }
    .sp-content .scourse { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 2px; }

    /* Companies marquee */
    .companies-marquee { margin-top: 56px; }
    .companies-marquee h3 {
      text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom: 28px; letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    }
    .marquee-wrap { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
    .marquee-wrap::before, .marquee-wrap::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 80px; z-index: 2;
    }
    .marquee-wrap::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--cu-dark), transparent); }
    .marquee-wrap::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left,  var(--cu-dark), transparent); }
    .marquee-track {
      display: flex; gap: 40px; align-items: center;
      animation: slide 24s linear infinite;
      width: max-content;
    }
    @keyframes slide { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
    .co-logo {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.3px; white-space: nowrap;
      transition: color 0.2s; user-select: none;
    }
    .co-logo:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       CAMPUS LIFE
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .campus-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--cu-off); }
    .campus-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items: center; }
    .campus-left h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
      font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 14px;
    }
    .campus-left h2 em { color: var(--cu-red); font-style: normal; }
    .campus-left p { color: var(--cu-grey); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 16px; }
    .campus-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 32px; }
    .cf-item {
      background: var(--cu-white); border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 16px;
      display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
      border: 1px solid var(--cu-border); transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .cf-item:hover { border-color: var(--cu-red); }
    .cf-item .cf-icon { font-size: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .cf-item h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; }
    .cf-item p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--cu-grey); margin-top: 3px; line-height: 1.4; }

    .campus-right { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .campus-img-placeholder {
      border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;
    }
    .campus-img-placeholder .cip-inner {
      aspect-ratio: 1;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
      padding: 20px;
      color: #fff;
    }
    .cip-inner h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; }
    .cip-inner p { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.75; margin-top: 3px; }
    .cip1 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #C04036 0%, #7a1a14 100%); }
    .cip2 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #262626 0%, #1a0a08 100%); }
    .cip3 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #FFA412 0%, #c07a0a 100%); }
    .cip4 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F4D7C1 0%, #d4a080 100%); }
    .campus-img-placeholder:nth-child(1) { grid-column: span 2; }
    .campus-img-placeholder:nth-child(1) .cip-inner { aspect-ratio: 2/1; }

    /* decorative dots */
    .dot-grid {
      position: absolute; bottom: 10px; right: 10px;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,6px); gap: 4px;
    }
    .dot-grid span {
      width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); display: block;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       NEWS & EVENTS
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .news-section { padding: 90px 0; }
    .news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
    .news-card {
      border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--cu-border); transition: all 0.25s;
      background: var(--cu-white);
    }
    .news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
    .news-card-img {
      height: 200px; padding: 24px;
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .news-card.featured .news-card-img { height: 260px; }
    .nc-tag {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); color: var(--cu-red);
      font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
    }
    .nc-bg1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C04036 0%, #7a1a14 100%); }
    .nc-bg2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #262626 0%, #1a0a08 100%); }
    .nc-bg3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA412 0%, #c07a0a 100%); }
    .news-card-body { padding: 20px; }
    .news-card-body .date { font-size: 12px; color: var(--cu-grey); }
    .news-card-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
    .news-card.featured .news-card-body h3 { font-size: 20px; }
    .news-card-body p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--cu-grey); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5; }
    .news-card-body a { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--cu-red); margin-top: 12px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       ADMISSION FORM SECTION
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .admission-section {
      padding: 90px 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C1008 0%, #2a0a05 100%);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .admission-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: -200px; right: -200px;
      width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,64,54,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }
    .admission-inner {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center;
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
    }
    .admission-left { color: #fff; }
    .admission-left h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
      font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 14px;
    }
    .admission-left h2 em { color: var(--cu-gold); font-style: normal; }
    .admission-left p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 16px; }
    .admission-left .tag { background: rgba(192,64,54,0.25); color: #ff8a93; }
    .admission-checklist { margin-top: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .ac-item {
      display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 14px;
    }
    .ac-item::before {
      content: '✓';
      width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(192,64,54,0.3); color: #ff8a93;
      font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; flex-shrink: 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }

    .admission-form {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      border-radius: 20px; padding: 36px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }
    .admission-form h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 22px;
      color: #fff; margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .form-group label { display: block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
    .form-group input, .form-group select {
      width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 8px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px;
      outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .form-group select option { background: #1a1a2e; }
    .form-group input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
    .form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus { border-color: rgba(192,64,54,0.6); }
    .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
    .form-submit {
      width: 100%; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px;
      background: var(--cu-red); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-head);
      cursor: pointer; margin-top: 8px;
      transition: all 0.2s; border: none;
    }
    .form-submit:hover { background: var(--cu-red2); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(192,64,54,0.4); }
    .form-note { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); text-align: center; margin-top: 12px; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       TESTIMONIALS
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .testimonials-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--cu-off); }
    .testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
    .testi-card {
      background: var(--cu-white); border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 28px; border: 1px solid var(--cu-border);
      position: relative; transition: all 0.25s;
    }
    .testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
    .testi-card .quote-icon {
      font-size: 48px; color: var(--cu-red); opacity: 0.15;
      font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 0.8;
      position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px;
    }
    .testi-card .stars { color: var(--cu-gold); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .testi-card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; }
    .testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 20px; }
    .testi-avatar {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 16px;
      color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .ta1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C04036, #7a1a14); }
    .ta2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #262626, #1a0a08); }
    .ta3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA412, #c07a0a); }
    .testi-meta strong { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; display: block; }
    .testi-meta span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--cu-grey); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       FOOTER
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .footer { background: #1C1008; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding: 72px 0 0; }
    .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; padding-bottom: 56px; }
    .footer-brand .logo-row {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .footer-brand .fi {
      width: 42px; height: 42px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5d020 0%, #FFA412 50%, #c87020 100%); border-radius: 10px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }
    .footer-brand .logo-footer {
      width: 160px; height: auto;
    }
    .footer-brand .fn strong {
      display: block; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 16px;
    }
    .footer-brand .fn small { font-size: 11px; opacity: 0.5; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
    .footer-brand p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.6; max-width: 280px; }
    .footer-brand .address { font-size: 12px; margin-top: 14px; opacity: 0.5; line-height: 1.6; }
    .footer-col h4 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
    .footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .footer-col ul li a { font-size: 13px; opacity: 0.6; transition: opacity 0.2s; }
    .footer-col ul li a:hover { opacity: 1; }
    .footer-bottom {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      padding: 20px 0;
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
      font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.4;
    }
    .footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; }
    .social-icon {
      width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 14px; transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .social-icon:hover { background: var(--cu-red); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       ACCREDITATION STRIP
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .accreditation-bar {
      background: #fff; padding: 24px 0;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--cu-border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cu-border);
    }
    .accred-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .accred-item { text-align: center; }
    .accred-item .a-val {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 20px;
      color: var(--cu-red);
    }
    .accred-item .a-lbl { font-size: 11px; color: var(--cu-grey); margin-top: 2px; }
    .accred-sep { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: var(--cu-border); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       STICKY CTA
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .sticky-cta {
      position: fixed; bottom: 24px; right: 24px; z-index: 999;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-end;
    }
    .sticky-btn {
      padding: 13px 22px; border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-head);
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); cursor: pointer; border: none;
      transition: transform 0.2s;
    }
    .sticky-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.04); }
    .sb1 { background: var(--cu-red); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); }
    .sb2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5d020 0%, #FFA412 100%); color: #1C1008; font-size: 13px; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       ANIMATIONS
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    @keyframes fadeInUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    .hero-left > * { animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease both; }
    .hero-left > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
    .hero-left > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
    .hero-left > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
    .hero-left > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
    .hero-right { animation: fadeInUp 0.8s 0.3s ease both; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       VIDEO TESTIMONIALS SECTION
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .video-testi-section {
      padding: 90px 0;
      background: #fff;
    }
    .vt-head { margin-bottom: 48px; }
    .vt-head h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(24px, 4.5vw, 48px);
      font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.2;
      color: var(--cu-dark);
    }
    .vt-colored {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C04036, #FFA412);
      -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    .vt-slider-wrap {
      position: relative;
      cursor: grab;
      padding: 0 52px;   /* room for arrow buttons */
    }
    .vt-slider-wrap:active { cursor: grabbing; }
    .vt-overflow {
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .vt-track {
      display: flex; gap: 24px;
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94);
      will-change: transform;
      user-select: none;
    }
    .vt-card {
      flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
      border-radius: 18px;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1C1008 0%, #2a1208 50%, #1a0a08 100%);
    }
    .vt-card-top {
      padding: 28px 28px 16px;
      flex: 1;
    }
    .vt-quote {
      display: block;
      font-size: 32px; color: #FFA412;
      font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .vt-card-top h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 16px; color: #fff; line-height: 1.4;
    }
    .vt-name {
      font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      margin-top: 10px; font-weight: 400;
    }
    .vt-card-bottom {
      position: relative; height: 200px;
      display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center;
      padding-bottom: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .vt-avatar {
      width: 140px; height: 160px; border-radius: 70px 70px 0 0;
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;
      padding-top: 28px;
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 36px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    }
    .vta1 { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(50,30,120,0) 0%, rgba(192,64,54,0.3) 100%); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 48px; }
    .vta2 { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,164,18,0) 0%, rgba(255,164,18,0.4) 100%); }
    .vta3 { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(244,215,193,0) 0%, rgba(244,215,193,0.4) 100%); }
    .vta4 { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(38,38,38,0) 0%, rgba(38,38,38,0.4) 100%); }

    /* confetti dashes */
    .vt-confetti { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
    .vt-confetti span {
      position: absolute; width: 6px; height: 14px;
      background: #C04036; border-radius: 2px;
      opacity: 0.7; transform: rotate(-20deg);
    }
    .vt-confetti .vc1 { top: 30%; left: 15%; transform: rotate(-20deg); }
    .vt-confetti .vc2 { top: 20%; left: 55%; transform: rotate(30deg); width: 4px; height: 10px; background: #FFA412; }
    .vt-confetti .vc3 { top: 50%; left: 30%; transform: rotate(-45deg); width: 4px; height: 8px; }
    .vt-confetti .vc4 { top: 35%; left: 70%; transform: rotate(15deg); width: 3px; height: 12px; background: #FFA412; }

    .vt-card-footer {
      padding: 16px 28px 24px;
      display: flex; justify-content: flex-end;
    }
    .vt-watch-btn {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border: none; border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 10px 14px 10px 20px;
      color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
      font-family: var(--font-body); cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .vt-watch-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
    /* vt-play */ .vt-play {
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: #FFA412;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 12px; color: #000;
    }
    .vt-arrow {
      position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: #262626; color: #fff;
      font-size: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer; z-index: 10; border: none; transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .vt-arrow:hover { background: var(--cu-red); }
    .vt-prev { left: 0; }
    .vt-next { right: 0; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       GRADUATES SPEAK SECTION
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .graduates-section {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
      min-height: 500px;
    }
    .graduates-left {
      background: var(--cu-red);
      padding: 64px 48px;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
      gap: 0;
    }
    .gs-tag-pill {
      font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .graduates-left h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 32px);
      font-weight: 400; color: #fff; line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .graduates-left h2 strong { font-weight: 800; }
    .gs-avatars {
      display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: flex-end;
    }
    .gs-av {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
      cursor: pointer; opacity: 0.55; transition: opacity 0.2s;
    }
    .gs-av.active { opacity: 1; }
    .gs-av.active .gs-av-pic { border-color: #fff; transform: scale(1.1); }
    .gs-av-pic {
      width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px;
      color: #fff; transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .gav1 { background: rgba(192,64,54,0.5); }
    .gav2 { background: rgba(255,164,18,0.4); }
    .gav3 { background: rgba(192,64,54,0.35); }
    .gav4 { background: rgba(255,164,18,0.5); }
    .gs-av span { font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
    .gs-nav {
      display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 24px;
    }
    .gs-btn {
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      color: #fff; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .gs-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
    .gs-all-btn {
      display: inline-block; margin-top: 28px;
      font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      color: #fff; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 4px;
      width: fit-content; transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .gs-all-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }

    .graduates-right { display: flex; }
    .gs-slides { flex: 1; display: flex; }
    .gs-slide {
      display: none; flex: 1;
    }
    .gs-slide.active { display: flex; }
    .gs-quote-panel {
      flex: 1; background: #fff;
      padding: 56px 48px;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
      gap: 0;
    }
    .gs-big-quote {
      font-size: 48px; color: var(--cu-red);
      font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 0.8;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .gs-tag-line {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px);
      line-height: 1.3; color: var(--cu-dark); margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .gs-tag-line strong { font-weight: 800; }
    .gs-tag-line em { font-style: normal; color: var(--cu-red); font-weight: 800; }
    .gs-body {
      font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 380px;
    }
    .gs-person {
      margin-top: 24px;
    }
    .gs-person strong {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 20px;
      display: block;
    }
    .gs-person strong span { font-weight: 400; }
    .gs-placed {
      font-size: 13px; color: var(--cu-grey);
      display: block; margin-top: 4px;
    }
    .gs-photo-panel {
      width: 260px; flex-shrink: 0;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .gsp1 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #C04036 0%, #7a1a14 100%); }
    .gsp2 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #262626 0%, #1a0a08 100%); }
    .gsp3 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #FFA412 0%, #b06a0a 100%); }
    .gsp4 { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F4D7C1 0%, #c08060 100%); }
    .gsp-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 0%, transparent 50%);
    }
    .gsp-label {
      position: absolute; bottom: 24px; left: 24px;
      color: #fff;
    }
    .gsp-label strong {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px;
      display: block;
    }
    .gsp-label span { font-size: 13px; opacity: 0.75; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       MOBILE NAV – DRAWER + ACTIONS
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    /* Hide mobile-only elements on desktop by default */
    .mob-nav-actions { display: none; }
    .mob-overlay {
      position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
      z-index: 1998; backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
      opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.3s;
      display: block;
    }
    .mob-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

    /* Drawer – always rendered but offscreen */
    .mob-drawer {
      position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: min(340px, 90vw);
      background: #fff; z-index: 1999;
      transform: translateX(110%);
      transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain;
      box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    }
    .mob-drawer.open { transform: translateX(0); }

    /* Mobile action row: call + hamburger */
    .mob-nav-actions {
      align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-left: auto;
      flex-shrink: 0; padding-right: 12px;
    }
    .mob-call-btn {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
      background: var(--cu-off); color: var(--cu-dark);
      border-radius: 6px; padding: 7px 12px;
      font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-head);
      text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .mob-call-btn:hover { background: var(--cu-border); }

    .mob-hamburger {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px;
      background: var(--cu-red); border: none; cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
      transition: background 0.2s; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .mob-hamburger.open { background: #8a1a14; }
    .mh-bar {
      display: block; width: 18px; height: 2px;
      background: #fff; border-radius: 2px;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      transform-origin: center;
    }
    .mob-hamburger.open .mh-bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
    .mob-hamburger.open .mh-bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
    .mob-hamburger.open .mh-bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

    .mob-drawer-inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 100%; }
    .mob-drawer-header {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cu-border);
      background: #fff; position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 2;
    }
    .mob-drawer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
    .mob-drawer-close {
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px;
      background: var(--cu-off); border: none; cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: background 0.2s; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .mob-drawer-close:hover { background: var(--cu-border); }
    .mob-search-bar {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      margin: 16px 20px; background: var(--cu-off); border-radius: 8px; padding: 10px 14px;
    }
    .mob-search-bar svg { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--cu-grey); }
    .mob-search-bar input {
      flex: 1; border: none; background: transparent;
      font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; color: var(--cu-dark); outline: none;
    }
    .mob-search-bar input::placeholder { color: var(--cu-lgrey); }
    .mob-nav { flex: 1; padding: 0 0 16px; }
    .mob-nav-section { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cu-border); }
    .mob-nav-toggle {
      width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 14px 20px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--cu-dark); text-align: left; transition: background 0.15s;
    }
    .mob-nav-toggle:hover { background: var(--cu-off); }
    .mob-nav-toggle svg { transition: transform 0.3s; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--cu-grey); }
    .mob-nav-toggle.open svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
    .mob-nav-toggle.open { color: var(--cu-red); }
    .mob-nav-links { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease; background: #fafafa; }
    .mob-nav-links.open { max-height: 2000px; }
    .mob-nav-links a {
      display: block; padding: 10px 20px 10px 32px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #444;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cu-border); transition: all 0.15s;
    }
    .mob-nav-links a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .mob-nav-links a:hover { color: var(--cu-red); padding-left: 38px; background: #fff5f5; }

    /* Group labels inside dropdown */
    .mob-nav-group-label {
      padding: 10px 20px 6px 20px;
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--cu-grey); background: #f3f3f3;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cu-border);
    }

    /* Brand pill (IBM, TCS etc.) */
    .mob-brand {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(192,64,54,0.1); color: var(--cu-red);
      font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-head);
      letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 1px 5px; border-radius: 3px;
      margin-left: 4px; vertical-align: middle;
    }

    /* Quick links strip at bottom of nav */
    .mob-quicklinks {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0;
      border-top: 2px solid var(--cu-border);
      background: #f8f8f8;
    }
    .mob-quicklinks a {
      padding: 11px 16px;
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--cu-grey); letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      border-right: 1px solid var(--cu-border);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cu-border);
      transition: all 0.15s; white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .mob-quicklinks a:hover { color: var(--cu-red); background: #fff5f5; }
    .mob-nav-direct {
      display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 14px 20px;
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--cu-dark); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cu-border); transition: all 0.15s;
    }
    .mob-nav-direct:hover { color: var(--cu-red); background: var(--cu-off); }
    .mob-drawer-cta { padding: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; border-top: 1px solid var(--cu-border); }
    .mob-cta-apply {
      display: block; text-align: center; background: var(--cu-red); color: #fff;
      padding: 13px; border-radius: 8px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .mob-cta-apply:hover { background: var(--cu-red2); }
    .mob-cta-call {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
      background: var(--cu-off); color: var(--cu-dark); padding: 11px; border-radius: 8px;
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .mob-cta-call:hover { background: var(--cu-border); }
    .mob-drawer-social {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;
      padding: 16px 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--cu-border);
    }
    .mob-drawer-social a {
      width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cu-off);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #555; transition: all 0.15s;
    }
    .mob-drawer-social a:hover { background: var(--cu-red); color: #fff; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       RESPONSIVE – TABLET (≤ 1024px)
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      /* Nav */
      .nav-secondary { display: none !important; }
      .navbar-mega-inner { overflow-x: auto !important; }
      .mega-tab { font-size: 11.5px !important; padding: 12px 12px !important; }

      /* Hero */
      .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 0 !important; }
      .hero-right { display: none !important; }
      .hero-left h1 { font-size: clamp(32px,5vw,52px) !important; }

      /* Stats */
      .stats-bar-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr) !important; }
      .stat-item:nth-child(4) { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2) !important; }

      /* Rankings */
      .rankings-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; }

      /* Programs */
      .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; }

      /* Placements */
      .placements-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; }
      .student-placements { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; }
      .sp-card:nth-child(3) { grid-column: span 2 !important; }

      /* Campus */
      .campus-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 40px !important; }

      /* News */
      .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
      .news-card.featured { grid-column: span 2 !important; }

      /* Admission */
      .admission-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 40px !important; }

      /* Video testimonials */
      .vt-card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2) !important; border-radius: 16px !important; }
      .vt-card-top { padding: 22px 22px 14px !important; }

      /* Graduates */
      .graduates-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
      .gs-photo-panel { display: none !important; }
      .gs-quote-panel { padding: 40px 32px !important; }

      /* Footer */
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 32px !important; }

      /* Why VGU */
      .wa-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; padding: 0 0 24px 60px !important; }
      .wa-item.open .wa-body { padding: 0 0 24px 60px !important; }
      .wa-imgs { display: flex !important; }
      .wa-img { height: 150px !important; }

      /* Student Testimonials */
      .st-inner { grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr !important; gap: 32px !important; }
      .st-photo { width: 200px !important; height: 260px !important; }
      .st-photo-wrap { width: 200px !important; }

      /* Startup */
      .startup-founders { max-width: 100% !important; }
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       RESPONSIVE – MOBILE (≤ 768px)
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {

      /* ── Navigation – hide desktop elements ── */
      .topbar { display: none !important; }
      .nav-secondary { display: none !important; }
      .nav-feat-pill { display: none !important; }
      .navbar-mega { display: none !important; }
      .nav-search { display: none !important; }
      .nav-helpline { display: none !important; }
      .nav-hamburger { display: none !important; }
      .mob-nav-actions { display: flex !important; }

      /* ── Slim navbar ── */
      .navbar-mid-inner { height: 58px !important; padding: 0 0 0 14px !important; }
      .nav-logo { padding: 8px 10px 8px 0 !important; gap: 8px !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; }
      .nav-logo-icon { width: 120px !important; height: auto !important; border-radius: 6px !important; }
      .nav-logo-text .nl-top { font-size: 14px !important; }
      .nav-logo-text .nl-bottom { font-size: 10px !important; }
      .nav-logo-text .nl-tagline { display: none !important; }

      /* ── Section padding ── */
      .section-head { margin-bottom: 32px !important; }
      .section-head p { font-size: 14px !important; }

      /* ── Hero ── */
      .hero { min-height: auto !important; }
      .hero-content { padding: 40px 0 36px !important; gap: 0 !important; }
      .hero-left p { font-size: 14px !important; }
      .hero-deco { display: none !important; }
      .hero-actions { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 10px !important; }
      .hero-actions .btn-solid,
      .hero-actions .btn-outline { width: 100% !important; justify-content: center !important; padding: 13px 20px !important; font-size: 14px !important; }
      .hero-badges { display: none !important; }
      .float-badge { display: none !important; }

      /* ── Stats bar ── */
      .stats-bar { padding: 20px 0 !important; }
      .stats-bar-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; }
      .stat-item { border-right: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important; padding: 10px 12px !important; }
      .stat-item:nth-child(even) { border-right: none !important; }
      .stat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; grid-column: span 2 !important; }

      /* ── Accreditation ── */
      .accreditation-bar { padding: 16px 0 !important; }
      .accred-inner { flex-wrap: wrap !important; gap: 10px !important; justify-content: center !important; }
      .accred-sep { display: none !important; }
      .accred-item { min-width: 70px !important; }
      .accred-item .a-val { font-size: 16px !important; }

      /* ── Rankings ── */
      .rankings-section { padding: 56px 0 !important; }
      .rankings-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 12px !important; }
      .rank-card { padding: 18px 14px !important; }
      .rank-card .rc-val { font-size: 32px !important; }
      .rank-card .rc-label { font-size: 13px !important; }

      /* ── Programs ── */
      .programs-section { padding: 56px 0 !important; }
      .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
      .programs-tabs { gap: 6px !important; justify-content: flex-start !important; overflow-x: auto !important; flex-wrap: nowrap !important; padding-bottom: 8px !important; }
      .ptab { padding: 7px 14px !important; font-size: 13px !important; white-space: nowrap !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; }

      /* ── Placements ── */
      .placements-section { padding: 56px 0 !important; }
      .placements-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; gap: 12px !important; margin-bottom: 28px !important; }
      .place-stat { padding: 18px 12px !important; }
      .place-stat .ps-val { font-size: 24px !important; }
      .place-stat .ps-lbl { font-size: 12px !important; }
      .student-placements { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 14px !important; }
      .sp-card:nth-child(3) { grid-column: span 1 !important; }
      .sp-card { height: 220px !important; }
      .companies-marquee { margin-top: 36px !important; }
      .companies-marquee h3 { font-size: 16px !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; }

      /* ── Why VGU ── */
      .why-vgu-section { padding: 56px 0 !important; }
      .wa-header { gap: 12px !important; padding: 18px 0 !important; }
      .wa-num { font-size: 28px !important; width: 40px !important; }
      .wa-title { font-size: 15px !important; }
      .wa-toggle { width: 30px !important; height: 30px !important; font-size: 15px !important; }
      .wa-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; padding: 0 !important; gap: 0 !important; }
      .wa-item.open .wa-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; padding: 0 0 20px 0 !important; max-height: 600px !important; }
      .wa-text { padding-left: 0 !important; font-size: 14px !important; }
      .wa-imgs { display: flex !important; justify-content: center; margin-top: 16px; gap: 10px !important; }
      .wa-img { height: 120px !important; }

      /* ── Startup / Campus Tank ── */
      .startup-section { padding: 56px 0 !important; }
      .startup-founders { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; max-width: 260px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; }
      .startup-stats { gap: 8px !important; flex-wrap: wrap !important; justify-content: center !important; }
      .startup-stat { padding: 12px 20px !important; min-width: 140px !important; }
      .startup-stat .ss-val { font-size: 22px !important; }

      /* ── Campus Life ── */
      .campus-section { padding: 56px 0 !important; }
      .campus-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 32px !important; }
      .campus-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 10px !important; }
      .campus-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 10px !important; }
      .campus-img-placeholder:nth-child(1) .cip-inner { aspect-ratio: 16/9 !important; }

      /* ── News & Events ── */
      .news-section { padding: 56px 0 !important; }
      .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 16px !important; }
      .news-card.featured { grid-column: span 1 !important; }
      .news-card.featured .news-card-img { height: 200px !important; }
      .news-card-body h3 { font-size: 15px !important; }

      /* ── Admission Form ── */
      .admission-section { padding: 56px 0 !important; }
      .admission-inner { gap: 32px !important; }
      .admission-form { padding: 24px 18px !important; border-radius: 14px !important; }
      .admission-form h3 { font-size: 18px !important; margin-bottom: 18px !important; }
      .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
      .form-group { margin-bottom: 12px !important; }

      /* ── Video Testimonials ── */
      .video-testi-section { padding: 56px 0 !important; }
      .vt-head { margin-bottom: 28px !important; }
      .vt-card { flex: 0 0 100% !important; border-radius: 14px !important; }
      .vt-slider-wrap { padding: 0 !important; }
      .vt-card-top { padding: 20px 20px 12px !important; }
      .vt-card-bottom { height: 160px !important; }

      /* ── Student Testimonials ── */
      .student-testi-section { padding: 48px 0 !important; }
      .st-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 24px !important; }
      .st-left h2 { font-size: 22px !important; }
      .st-thumbnails { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 48px) !important; gap: 8px !important; margin-top: 20px !important; }
      .st-thumb { width: 48px !important; height: 48px !important; }
      .st-nav { margin-top: 16px !important; }
      .st-slide.active { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: flex-start !important; gap: 16px !important; }
      .st-photo-wrap { width: 100% !important; }
      .st-photo { width: 100% !important; height: 200px !important; border-radius: 12px !important; }
      .st-quote-card { max-width: 100% !important; }
      .st-quote-card::before { display: none !important; }
      .st-big-quote { font-size: 36px !important; }
      .st-quote-text { font-size: 13px !important; }

      /* ── Graduates Speak ── */
      .graduates-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
      .graduates-left { padding: 36px 20px !important; }
      .graduates-left h2 { font-size: 22px !important; }
      .gs-avatars { gap: 10px !important; }
      .gs-av-pic { width: 38px !important; height: 38px !important; font-size: 12px !important; }
      .gs-nav { margin-top: 14px !important; }
      .gs-quote-panel { padding: 28px 20px !important; }
      .gs-big-quote { font-size: 36px !important; }
      .gs-tag-line { font-size: 18px !important; }
      .gs-body { font-size: 13px !important; max-width: 100% !important; }
      .gs-person strong { font-size: 17px !important; }
      .gs-photo-panel { display: none !important; }

      /* ── Footer ── */
      .footer { padding: 48px 0 0 !important; }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 28px !important; padding-bottom: 36px !important; }
      .footer-col h4 { margin-bottom: 12px !important; }
      .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 8px !important; text-align: center !important; padding: 16px 0 !important; }
      .footer-socials { gap: 8px !important; }

      /* ── Sticky CTA – full-width bar ── */
      .sticky-cta { bottom: 0 !important; right: 0 !important; left: 0 !important; flex-direction: row !important; padding: 10px 14px !important; background: #1a1a1a !important; border-radius: 0 !important; box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25) !important; align-items: stretch !important; gap: 8px !important; }
      .sticky-btn { flex: 1 !important; justify-content: center !important; border-radius: 8px !important; font-size: 13px !important; padding: 11px 8px !important; }
      body { padding-bottom: 68px !important; }
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       RESPONSIVE – SMALL MOBILE (≤ 480px)
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .container { padding: 0 16px !important; }
      .hero-left h1 { font-size: 28px !important; }
      .section-head h2 { font-size: 24px !important; }
      .rankings-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
      .placements-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
      .campus-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
      .campus-img-placeholder:nth-child(1) { grid-column: span 1 !important; }
      .campus-img-placeholder:nth-child(1) .cip-inner { aspect-ratio: 1 !important; }
      .vt-card { flex: 0 0 100% !important; }
      .vt-head h2 { font-size: 20px !important; }
      .stats-bar-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
      .stat-item { border-right: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important; }
      .stat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; grid-column: span 1 !important; }
      .nav-helpline { display: none !important; }
      .accred-item { min-width: 70px !important; }
      .startup-stat { min-width: 100% !important; }
      .startup-stats { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: center !important; }
      .footer-grid { gap: 28px !important; }
      .gs-avatars { flex-wrap: wrap !important; gap: 10px !important; }
      .gs-av { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 5px) !important; }
    }
   /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       STARTUP JOURNEY SECTION
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .startup-section {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: #e8eef5;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .startup-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='600' height='600'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%23c5d0db' stroke-width='1'%3E%3Cellipse cx='300' cy='300' rx='280' ry='200'/%3E%3Cellipse cx='300' cy='300' rx='230' ry='160'/%3E%3Cellipse cx='300' cy='300' rx='180' ry='120'/%3E%3Cellipse cx='300' cy='300' rx='130' ry='80'/%3E%3Cellipse cx='300' cy='300' rx='80' ry='40'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      background-size: 600px 600px; background-position: center; opacity: 0.5;
    }
    .startup-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .startup-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .startup-head h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(22px,3vw,36px); font-weight: 400; color: var(--cu-dark); }
    .startup-head h2 strong { color: #c8860a; font-weight: 800; }
    .startup-head p { color: var(--cu-grey); font-size: 15px; max-width: 520px; margin: 10px auto 0; line-height: 1.6; }

    .startup-stats { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 56px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .startup-stat { background: #3a6fa0; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 36px; text-align: center; min-width: 160px; }
    .startup-stat .ss-val { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1; }
    .startup-stat .ss-lbl { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.85; margin-top: 5px; }

    .startup-founders { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .founder-card { text-align: center; }
    .founder-visual { position: relative; height: 260px; margin-bottom: 14px; }

    .founder-shape-back {
      position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-40%);
      width: 170px; height: 190px;
      clip-path: polygon(50% 0%,100% 35%,82% 100%,18% 100%,0% 35%);
    }
    .founder-shape-front {
      position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-60%);
      width: 155px; height: 175px;
      clip-path: polygon(50% 0%,100% 35%,82% 100%,18% 100%,0% 35%);
      opacity: 0.85;
    }
    .founder-card:nth-child(1) .founder-shape-back { background: #d48a20; }
    .founder-card:nth-child(1) .founder-shape-front { background: #b82040; }
    .founder-card:nth-child(2) .founder-shape-back { background: #d48a20; }
    .founder-card:nth-child(2) .founder-shape-front { background: #b82040; }
    .founder-card:nth-child(3) .founder-shape-back { background: #d48a20; }
    .founder-card:nth-child(3) .founder-shape-front { background: #b82040; }

    .founder-avatar {
      position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 130px; height: 200px; z-index: 3;
      display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center;
    }
    .founder-avatar-inner {
      width: 110px; height: 180px; border-radius: 55px 55px 0 0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg,#c8d8e8,#9ab0c8);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 52px; overflow: hidden;
    }

    .founder-raised {
      position: absolute; bottom: 12px; right: calc(50% - 100px);
      background: rgba(20,20,20,0.72); color: #fff;
      border-radius: 4px; padding: 4px 10px; font-size: 11px; z-index: 4; text-align: left; line-height: 1.4;
    }
    .founder-raised .r-label { opacity: 0.7; font-size: 9px; display: block; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; }
    .founder-raised .r-val { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; color: #FFA412; }

    .founder-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; color: var(--cu-dark); }
    .founder-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--cu-grey); margin-top: 3px; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       WHY CHOOSE VGU – ACCORDION SECTION
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .why-vgu-section { padding: 90px 0; background: #fff; }
    .why-vgu-section .section-head h2 { font-weight: 400; }
    .why-vgu-section .section-head h2 strong { font-weight: 800; }

    .why-accordion { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .wa-item {
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cu-border);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .wa-header {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px;
      padding: 28px 0; cursor: pointer;
      user-select: none; position: relative;
    }
    .wa-num {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
      font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 64px); color: #e8e8e8;
      line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; width: 80px; text-align: left;
      transition: color 0.3s;
    }
    .wa-item.open .wa-num { color: #d0d0d0; }
    .wa-title {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700;
      font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 24px); color: var(--cu-dark);
      flex: 1;
    }
    .wa-toggle {
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--cu-border);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0; transition: all 0.3s;
      font-size: 18px; color: var(--cu-grey);
    }
    .wa-item.open .wa-toggle {
      background: var(--cu-dark); border-color: var(--cu-dark); color: #fff; transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    .wa-body {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px;
      max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
      transition: max-height 0.45s ease, padding 0.3s;
      padding: 0 0 0 108px;
    }
    .wa-item.open .wa-body {
      max-height: 500px;
      padding: 0 0 36px 108px;
    }
    .wa-text {
      color: var(--cu-grey); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;
      align-self: center;
    }
    .wa-imgs {
      display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center;
    }
    .wa-img {
      flex: 1; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
      height: 200px; background: var(--cu-off);
    }
    .wa-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
    .wa-img-placeholder {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f0f0, #e0e0e0);
      font-size: 28px; color: #bbb;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
       STUDENT TESTIMONIALS – GOLD SECTION
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .student-testi-section {
      background: #F5B731;
      padding: 80px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .st-inner {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr; gap: 60px;
      align-items: center; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
    }
    .st-left h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 32px);
      font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .st-left h2 strong { font-weight: 900; }

    .st-thumbnails {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 60px);
      gap: 10px; margin-top: 28px;
    }
    .st-thumb {
      width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 8px;
      overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
      border: 3px solid transparent; transition: all 0.2s;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; color: #fff;
    }
    .st-thumb.active { border-color: #1a1a1a; }
    .st-thumb:hover { border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
    .st-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

    .st-nav { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
    .st-nav-btn {
      width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 2px solid #1a1a1a; background: transparent;
      font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .st-nav-btn:hover { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; }

    .st-right {
      display: flex; gap: 32px; align-items: center;
      position: relative;
    }
    .st-photo-wrap {
      position: relative; flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 260px;
    }
    .st-photo {
      width: 260px; height: 340px; border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .st-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
    .st-photo-placeholder {
      font-size: 80px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    }

    .st-quote-card {
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 28px 24px;
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
      max-width: 380px;
    }
    .st-quote-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; left: -16px; top: 50px;
      width: 0; height: 0;
      border-top: 10px solid transparent;
      border-bottom: 10px solid transparent;
      border-right: 16px solid #fff;
    }
    .st-big-quote {
      font-size: 48px; color: var(--cu-red); line-height: 1;
      font-family: Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .st-quote-text {
      font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.65;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .st-person-name {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 18px; color: var(--cu-dark);
    }
    .st-person-course {
      font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cu-dark);
      margin-top: 2px;
    }
    .st-person-course span { font-weight: 400; color: var(--cu-grey); }

    .st-slides { position: relative; }
    .st-slide { display: none; }
    .st-slide.active { display: flex; gap: 32px; align-items: center; }