/* ===== CSS VARIABLES ===== */
:root {
    --primary-blue: #a53aed;
    --primary-amber: #f59e0b;
    --secondary-blue: #2563eb;
    --text-dark: #1f2937;
    --text-light: #6b7280;
    --bg-light: #f8fafc;
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    --border-color: #e5e7eb;
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 14px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 25px 60px rgba(30,58,138,0.12);
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}



/* ===== HEADER ===== */
.header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.header-center {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 45px 20px;   /* 🔥 increase from 30px → 45px */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 22px;            /* slight spacing improvement */
}

.college-logo {
  width: 75px;
}

.aicte-logo {
  width: 78px;
}
.college-text {
  text-align: center;
}

.group-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #800080;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-family: Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif;
  /* moderate shadow: a bit stronger than the previous subtle setting */
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}

.college-name {
  font-size: clamp(25px, 4.5vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #800080;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-family: Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif;
  /* moderate layered shadow — noticeable but not overpowering */
  /* text-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10),
    0 3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.16),
    0 8px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.28); */
}

.college-name span {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(15px, 3.2vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #800080;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-family: Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.16), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}


.meta {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #4c2f9a;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-center {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .college-logo,
  .aicte-logo {
    width: 60px;
  }
}


/* ===== TOP BAR ===== */
/* ==========================================
   PREMIUM TOP BAR – CLICKABLE CONTACT
========================================== */

.top-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4A124A, #5e1760);
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
/* ===== TOP BAR FONT BOLD ===== */

.top-bar,
.contact-track span,
.contact-track a,
.mega-btn {
    font-weight: 600;   /* Bold */
}

/* ================= CONTACT SCROLL ================= */

.top-contact {
    overflow: hidden;
    flex: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.contact-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 80px;
    animation: scrollContact 16s linear infinite;
}

.contact-track span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-track a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-track a:hover {
    color: #fbbf24;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-track i {
    color: #fbbf24;
}

/* SCROLL ANIMATION */
@keyframes scrollContact {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0%);
    }
    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ================= IQAC BUTTON ================= */

.top-actions {
    position: absolute;
    right: 32px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.mega-btn {
    padding: 9px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.iqac-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #496592, #19202c);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.iqac-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .top-bar {
        padding: 12px 16px;
    }

    .contact-track span {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .top-actions {
        right: 12px;
        top: 10px;
        transform: none;
    }

    .mega-btn {
        padding: 6px 14px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}






/* ===== NAVIGATION ===== */


/* NAVBAR WRAPPER */
.premium-navbar {
  background: #4A124A;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

/* MOBILE TOGGLE */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 26px;
  padding: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* MAIN MENU */
.nav-menu {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* MENU ITEMS */
.nav-menu > li {
  position: relative;
}

/* LINKS */
.nav-menu > li > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

/* UNDERLINE EFFECT */
.nav-menu > li > a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 10px;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: #4da3ff;
  transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.nav-menu > li > a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-menu > li > a:hover {
  color: #4da3ff;
}

/* ===============================
   DROPDOWN MENU
================================ */

.dropdown-menu {
  list-style: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  min-width: 260px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: none;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* SHOW MAIN DROPDOWN */
/* .nav-menu > li.dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
} */

/* DROPDOWN LINKS */
.dropdown-menu li a {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: #f0f4ff;
  color: #1e3a8a;
}

/* ===============================
   SUB DROPDOWN (CRITICAL FIX)
================================ */

.sub-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

/* SUB MENU */
.sub-menu {
  list-style: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 100%;
  margin-left: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  min-width: 240px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: none;
  z-index: 1001;
}

/* 🔥 HOVER BRIDGE – THIS SOLVES YOUR ISSUE */
.sub-dropdown::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: -14px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 100%;
}

/* SHOW SUB MENU */
.sub-dropdown:hover > .sub-menu {
  display: block;
}

/* SUB MENU LINKS */
.sub-menu li a {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.sub-menu li a:hover {
  background: #eef4ff;
  color: #1e3a8a;
}

/* =========================================
   NAVIGATION – CLEAN PROFESSIONAL VERSION
========================================= */

/* NAVBAR WRAPPER */
.premium-navbar {
  background: #4A124A;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
}

/* TOGGLE BUTTON */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* MAIN MENU */
.nav-menu {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-menu > li {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-menu > li > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.nav-menu > li > a:hover {
  color: #4da3ff;
}

/* ===========================
   DESKTOP DROPDOWN
=========================== */

.dropdown-menu,
.sub-menu {
  list-style: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  padding: 8px 0;
  display: none;
}

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

.sub-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.sub-menu {
  top: 0;
  left: 100%;
}

/* .sub-dropdown:hover > .sub-menu {
  display: block;
} */

.dropdown-menu li a,
.sub-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  color: #1f2937;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover,
.sub-menu li a:hover {
  background: #f3f4f6;
}

/* =========================================
   MOBILE NAVIGATION – FULLY CLEAN
========================================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,#4A124A);
    padding: 25px 30px;
  }

  .nav-menu.active {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-menu > li {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .nav-menu > li > a {
    font-size: 17px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    color: #fff;
  }

  /* Disable desktop hover behavior */
  .dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
  .sub-dropdown:hover > .sub-menu {
    display: none;
  }

  .dropdown-menu,
  .sub-menu {
    position: static;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-top: 6px;
    padding-left: 14px;
    display: none;
  }

  .dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }

  .sub-dropdown.open > .sub-menu {
    display: block;
  }

  .dropdown-menu li a,
  .sub-menu li a {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 6px 0;
  }
}

/* ===== NAVBAR FONT SAME AS LANDING PAGE ===== */

.premium-navbar,
.nav-menu > li > a,
.dropdown-menu li a,
.sub-menu li a {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.nav-menu > li > a {
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

/* ===== SLIDER - PREMIUM RESPONSIVE ===== */
.slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    max-height: 850px;
    min-height: 400px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    -moz-user-select: none;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-touch-callout: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.slide-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}

.slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.slide img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.slide-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 650px;
}

.slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.slide-content p {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.slide-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: var(--primary-amber);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-amber);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    -moz-user-select: none;
    -ms-user-select: none;
}

.slide-btn:hover {
    background: #d97706;
    border-color: #d97706;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.slider-prev, .slider-next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    color: #fff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 3;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.slider-prev:hover, .slider-next:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.slider-prev {
    left: 20px;
}

.slider-next {
    right: 20px;
}

.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--primary-amber);
    border-color: var(--primary-amber);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE: TABLETS (1024px - 1200px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .slider {
    height: 70vh;
    max-height: 800px;
  }

  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 42px;
  }

  .slide-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE: LARGE TABLETS (769px - 1024px) ===== */
@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .slider {
    height: 65vh;
    max-height: 700px;
  }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .slider {
        height: 65vh;   /* Smaller height on phones */
        min-height: 300px;
    }
}

  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 38px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .slide-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .slide-btn {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .slider-prev, .slider-next {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE: MOBILE LANDSCAPE (max-width 768px height > width) ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (orientation: landscape) {
  .slider {
    height: 70vh;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .slide-content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .slide-btn {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE: MOBILE DEVICES (max-width 768px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .slider {
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    min-height: 300px;
    max-height: 1000px;
    background: #000;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .slide-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
  }

  .slide {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
  }

  .slide-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    padding: 0 12px;
    width: 95%;
    max-width: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 5.5vw, 32px);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  }

  .slide-content p {
    font-size: clamp(11px, 3.5vw, 14px);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  .slide-btn {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: 12px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  }

  .slide-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  }

  /* Mobile-optimized navigation buttons for better touch targets */
  .slider-prev, .slider-next {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 18px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
  }

  .slider-prev:active, .slider-next:active {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
  }

  .slider-prev {
    left: 8px;
  }

  .slider-next {
    right: 8px;
  }

  /* Mobile-optimized dots */
  .slider-dots {
    bottom: 12px;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  }

  .dot.active {
    background: var(--primary-amber);
    transform: scale(1.25);
  }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE: SMALL MOBILE PHONES (max-width 480px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .slider {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    min-height: 280px;
    max-height: 400px;
  }

  .slide-content {
    top: 45%;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(16px, 5vw, 24px);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  }

  .slide-content p {
    font-size: clamp(10px, 3vw, 12px);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  }

  .slide-btn {
    padding: 8px 18px;
    font-size: 11px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .slider-prev, .slider-next {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 16px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  }

  .slider-prev {
    left: 6px;
  }

  .slider-next {
    right: 6px;
  }

  .slider-dots {
    bottom: 10px;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 0 8px;
  }

  .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  }

  .dot.active {
    width: 10px;
    background: var(--primary-amber);
  }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE: EXTRA SMALL PHONES (max-width 360px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .slider {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
    min-height: 250px;
  }

  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(14px, 4.5vw, 20px);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
  }

  .slide-content p {
    font-size: clamp(9px, 2.8vw, 11px);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .slide-btn {
    padding: 7px 16px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .slider-prev, .slider-next {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

.slide img {
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===== WELCOME SECTION ===== */
.welcome-section {
    padding: 35px 6%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96),
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88),
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70)
    );
}

.welcome-container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
}

.welcome-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #2563eb;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.welcome-content h1 {
    font-size: 46px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #800080;
}

.welcome-content .highlight {
    color: var(--primary-amber);
}

.welcome-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.welcome-features {
    padding-left: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.welcome-features li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.welcome-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.welcome-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 34px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.welcome-btn.primary {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

.welcome-btn.primary:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-blue);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.welcome-btn.secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
}

.welcome-btn.secondary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

.welcome-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.welcome-image img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* ===== ACCREDITATION SECTION (COMPACT PREMIUM) ===== */

.accreditation-section {
    padding: 10px 6%;   /* ↓↓↓ Major reduction (was 25px) */
    background: #fff;
}

.accreditation-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 40px;          /* Adjust horizontal spacing here */
}

.accreditation-box {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px 10px;  /* ↓ Reduced inner spacing */
}

.accreditation-box img {
    height: 80px;       /* ↓ Reduced logo size slightly */
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 6px; /* ↓ Reduced gap between logo & text */
}

.accreditation-box p {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===== MOBILE FIX ===== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .accreditation-section {
        padding: 15px 5%;  /* Compact but clean */
    }

    .accreditation-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 18px;         /* Vertical spacing between logos */
    }

    .accreditation-box img {
        height: 65px;
    }
}


/* ===== WHY VIMTECH ===== */
.why-vimtech {
    padding: 50px 6%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-light), #eef2ff);
    text-align: center;
}

.why-vimtech h2 {
    font-size: 38px;
    color: #800080;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.why-vimtech h2 span {
    color: var(--primary-amber);
}

.why-grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* 3 columns fixed */
    gap: 25px;
}

.why-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 35px 25px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(30,58,138,0.25);
}

.why-icon {
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 40px;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.pulse-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--secondary-blue));
}

.pulse-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-amber), #fbbf24);
}

.why-icon::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: inherit;
    opacity: 0.25;
    filter: blur(18px);
    z-index: -1;
    animation: glowPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.why-icon i {
    animation: iconFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.why-card h3 {
    font-size: 21px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-card p {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

@keyframes glowPulse {
    0% { opacity: 0.18; }
    50% { opacity: 0.35; }
    100% { opacity: 0.18; }
}

@keyframes iconFloat {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ===== ADMISSIONS SECTION ===== */
/* =========================
   RESET & GLOBAL
========================= */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* =========================
   VARIABLES
========================= */
:root {
  --primary-blue: #1e3a8a;
  --secondary-blue: #2563eb;
  --accent-orange: #f59e0b;
  --text-dark: #334155;
  --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ===== COURSES SECTION ===== */
.courses-section {
    padding: 70px 6%;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    text-align: center;
}

.courses-header {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.courses-header h1 {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0b1d3a;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.heading-underline {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 90px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.course-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    color: #800080;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.course-title.pg {
    margin-top: 45px;
}

.course-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
}

.course-grid.center-single {
    grid-template-columns: 360px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.course-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: left;
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 45px 90px rgba(30,58,138,0.18);
}

.course-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--secondary-blue));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-size: 36px;
    color: #fff;
}

.course-card h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    text-align: center;
}

.course-card p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-align: center;
}

.course-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-card li {
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding-left: 18px;
    position: relative;
}

.course-card li::before {
    content: "✔";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #22c55e;
}

.course-btn {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--secondary-blue));
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
}

.course-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-amber), #fbbf24);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}


/* ===== STUDENT FORUMS ===== */
.student-forums {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background: #fcfcfd;
    text-align: center;
}

/* TITLE */
.forum-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #800080;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* UNDERLINE (CENTERED PERFECTLY) */
.forum-title::after {
    content: "";
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    display: block;
    margin: 14px auto 35px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

/* GRID – CENTER CARDS UNDER TITLE */
.forum-grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: stretch;
}


/* CARD */
.forum-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 38px 28px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.forum-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 45px 90px rgba(30,58,138,0.18);
}

/* LOGO */
/* LOGO – PERFECT VISIBILITY */
.forum-logo {
    width: 160px;          /* Bigger for desktop */
    height: 140px;         /* Reduced from 180px */
    max-height: none;      /* Remove height restriction */
    object-fit: contain;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Slight zoom effect on hover */
.forum-card:hover .forum-logo {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}


/* TAG */
.forum-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* TITLE */
.forum-card h3 {
    font-size: 23px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* TEXT */
.forum-card p {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* BUTTON */
.forum-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* COLOR THEMES */
.tech .forum-tag { background:#e0e7ff; color:var(--primary-blue); }
.tech h3 { color:var(--primary-blue); }
.tech .forum-btn { background:var(--primary-blue); color:#fff; }

.business .forum-tag { background:#fff7ed; color:#b45309; }
.business h3 { color:#b45309; }
.business .forum-btn { background:#b45309; color:#fff; }

.sports .forum-tag { background:#fee2e2; color:#991b1b; }
.sports h3 { color:#991b1b; }
.sports .forum-btn { background:#991b1b; color:#fff; }

/* HOVER */
.forum-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    filter: brightness(1.08);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .forum-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .forum-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .forum-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}


/* ===== LEADERSHIP SECTION ===== */
/* ===== LEADERSHIP SECTION ===== */
.leadership-section {
  padding: 50px 6%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.96),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.92),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.85)
  );
}

/* TITLE */
.leadership-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #800080;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  position: relative;
}

.leadership-title::after {
  content: "";
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--primary-blue); 
  display: block;
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* WRAPPER */
.leadership-wrapper {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  gap: 45px;
}

/* BLOCK */
.leader-block {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* HEADER (IMAGE + NAME) */
.leader-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* IMAGE */
.leader-img img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 6px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* NAME */
.leader-head-text h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.leader-head-text span {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #475569;
}

/* QUOTE */
.leader-block blockquote {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #334155;
  border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b;
  padding-left: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* TEXT */
.leader-block p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #374151;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* SIGN */
.leader-sign {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.leader-sign span {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #475569;
}

/* MOBILE PERFECT */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .leader-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .leader-img img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
  }

  .leader-block {
    padding: 30px 22px;
  }
}


/* ===== HIGHLIGHTS SECTION ===== */
.highlights-section {
    padding: 40px 6%;
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.highlights-grid {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.highlight-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 35px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.highlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.highlight-card h3 {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.highlight-card p {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}
/* ===== HIGHLIGHTS TITLE ===== */
.highlights-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #800080;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    position: relative;
}

/* UNDERLINE */
.highlights-title::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 90px;
    height: 4px;
    margin: 14px auto 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--primary-blue)
    );
    border-radius: 6px;
}


/* ===== CAMPUS MEDIA ===== */
.campus-media {
    padding: 40px 6%;
    background: var(--bg-white);
}

.media-grid {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.media-box {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    text-align: center;
}

.media-box h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.media-box iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: none;
}

.media-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 14px;
    padding: 10px 26px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: var(--secondary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.media-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
}

.media-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.media-btn.secondary {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-blue);
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
}

.media-btn.secondary:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-blue);
    color: #fff;
}
body{
    margin:0;
    background:#ffffff;
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    overflow-x:hidden;
}

/* ====STUDENT================= */
/* Section */
.testimonial-section{
    padding:70px 0;
    text-align:center;
}

/* Heading */
.testimonial-section h2 {
    /* font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 38px;          /* More CDC-style size */
    font-weight: 700;         
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #800080;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
 }   

.testimonial-section span{
    color: #800880;;
}

.purple-line{
    width:60px;
    height:3px;
    background:var(--primary-blue);
    margin:20px auto 70px auto;
    border-radius:10px;
}

/* Marquee */
.marquee-wrapper{
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;
}

.marquee{
    display:flex;
    width:max-content;
    animation:scroll 30s linear infinite;
}

.marquee:hover{
    animation-play-state:paused;
}

@keyframes scroll{
    from{ transform:translateX(0); }
    to{ transform:translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Card */
.testimonial-card{
    width:340px;
    background:#ffffff;
    border:1px solid #f0eaff;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:40px 30px;
    margin:0 20px;
    text-align:center;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(108,59,209,0.06);
    transition:all 2.8s ease;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.testimonial-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(108,59,209,0.15);
    border-color:#6c3bd1;
}

/* Image */
.student-img{
    width: 100px;
    height:100px;
    border-radius:50%;
    object-fit:cover;
    /* border:3px solid #6c3bd1; */
    padding:3px;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

/* Name */
.student-name{
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom:5px;
}

/* Designation */
.student-designation{
    font-size:12px;
    letter-spacing:1.5px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:#6c3bd1;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

/* Text */
.testimonial-text{
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:#555;
    font-style:italic;
}

@media(max-width:768px){
    .testimonial-section h2{
        font-size:32px;
    }
    .testimonial-card{
        width:280px;
    }
}
@media(max-width:768px){

    .testimonial-section h2{
        font-size:32px;
    }

    .testimonial-card{
        width:280px;
    }

    .marquee{
        animation:scroll 20s linear infinite;  /* faster on mobile */
    }
}


/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
/* ===============================
   PREMIUM FOOTER – VIMTECH
================================ */

.vimtech-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #4A124A, #4A124A);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
}

/* TOP SECTION */
.footer-top {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 50px 6%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 45px;
}

/* BRAND */
.footer-brand h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #f0f4ff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-brand span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #f59e0b;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #c7d2fe;
}

/* LINKS */
.footer-links h3,
.footer-contact h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-links h3::after,
.footer-contact h3::after {
  content: "";
  width: 45px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a0ddc, #1a0ddc);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.footer-links ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-links ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links ul li a {
  color: #cbd5f5;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer-links ul li a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 6px;
}

/* CONTACT */
.footer-contact p {
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #cbd5f5;
}

.footer-contact i {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* SOCIAL */
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: #211c24;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* BOTTOM BAR */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 18px 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-bottom strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-bottom .designer {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-links h3::after,
  .footer-contact h3::after {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .footer-contact p {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-social {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ===== FLOATING ACTIONS ===== */
.floating-actions {
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  z-index: 99999;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.social-btn.whatsapp {
    background: #25D366;
}

.social-btn.insta {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%,
        #feda75, #fa7e1e, #d62976, #962fbf, #4f5bd5);
}

.social-btn.scroll {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C3AED, #dd56f8);
    border: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.social-btn.scroll:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
}

.social-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE DESIGN ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .welcome-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .admissions-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .course-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .forum-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .leadership-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .media-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE: TABLETS (769px - 1024px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 769px) {
    .welcome-section {
        padding: 40px 5%;
    }
    
    .why-vimtech {
        padding: 55px 5%;
    }
    
    .courses-section {
        padding: 55px 5%;
    }
    
    .student-forums {
        padding: 55px 5%;
    }
    
    .leadership-section {
        padding: 40px 5%;
    }
    
    .infrastructure-section {
        padding: 50px 5%;
    }
    
    .highlights-section {
        padding: 30px 5%;
    }
    
    .campus-media {
        padding: 30px 5%;
    }
    
    .testimonial-section {
        padding: 55px 5%;
    }
    
    .contact-section {
        padding: 40px 5%;
    }
    
    .footer-top {
        padding: 40px 5%;
    }
    
    .recruiters-section {
        padding: 55px 5%;
    }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE: MOBILE (max-width 768px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
        
    .main-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .header-left, .header-right {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .welcome-section {
        padding: 30px 4%;
    }
    
    .welcome-container {
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .accreditation-section {
        padding: 20px 4%;
    }
    
    .why-vimtech {
        padding: 40px 4%;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .why-grid {
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .courses-section {
        padding: 40px 4%;
    }
    
    .course-grid {
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .student-forums {
        padding: 40px 4%;
    }
    
    .forum-grid {
        gap: 25px;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
    
    .leadership-section {
        padding: 30px 4%;
    }
    
    .infrastructure-section {
        padding: 40px 4%;
    }
    
    .highlights-section {
        padding: 25px 4%;
    }
    
    .highlights-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .campus-media {
        padding: 25px 4%;
    }
    
    .media-grid {
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-section {
        padding: 40px 4%;
    }
    
    .contact-section {
        padding: 30px 4%;
    }
    
    .contact-container {
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .footer-top {
        padding: 35px 4%;
        gap: 35px;
    }
    
    .recruiters-section {
        padding: 40px 4%;
    }
    
    .welcome-content h1 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
    
    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .forum-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .accreditation-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .infra-card {
        min-width: 260px;
        height: 190px;
    }
    
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .footer-social {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .floating-actions {
        right: 14px;
        bottom: 14px;
    }
}



/* ===== RESPONSIVE: SMALL MOBILE (max-width 480px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .top-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .top-actions {
        margin-left: 0;
    }
    
    .welcome-section {
        padding: 25px 3%;
    }
    
    .accreditation-section {
        padding: 15px 3%;
    }
    
    .why-vimtech {
        padding: 30px 3%;
    }
    
    .why-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .courses-section {
        padding: 30px 3%;
    }
    
    .course-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .student-forums {
        padding: 30px 3%;
    }
    
    .forum-grid {
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .leadership-section {
        padding: 25px 3%;
    }
    
    .infrastructure-section {
        padding: 30px 3%;
    }
    
    .highlights-section {
        padding: 20px 3%;
    }
    
    .highlights-grid {
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .campus-media {
        padding: 20px 3%;
    }
    
    .media-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-section {
        padding: 30px 3%;
    }
    
    .contact-section {
        padding: 25px 3%;
    }
    
    .footer-top {
        padding: 30px 3%;
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .recruiters-section {
        padding: 30px 3%;
    }
    
    .welcome-content h1 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    
    .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    .course-card {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    
    .forum-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    
    .leader-card {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    
    .contact-form {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}
/* ================= KEY RECRUITERS ================= */

.recruiters-section {
  padding: 50px 6%;              /* NO EXTRA SPACE */
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* HEADER */
.recruiters-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.recruiters-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #800080;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* PREMIUM UNDERLINE */
.recruiters-header .underline {
  display: block;
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  margin: 12px auto;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.recruiters-header p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: auto;
}

/* GRID */
.recruiters-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px 24px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-items: center;
}

/* LOGOS */
.recruiters-grid img {
  width: 140px;
  height: 70px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.95;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* DESKTOP HOVER ONLY */
@media (hover: hover) {
  .recruiters-grid img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* TABLET */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .recruiters-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .recruiters-section {
    padding: 55px 5%;
  }

  .recruiters-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 26px 18px;
  }

  .recruiters-grid img {
    width: 120px;
    height: 60px;
  }
}

/* ===== IMAGE MODAL/LIGHTBOX - PREMIUM FULLSCREEN ===== */
.image-modal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 9999;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.image-modal.active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
}

.image-modal-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 95vw;
    max-height: 95vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.image-modal-content img {
    max-width: 95vw;
    max-height: 95vh;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
}

.image-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 30px;
    color: #f1f1f1;
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: bold;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: none;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 10000;
}

.image-modal-close:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.image-modal-prev, .image-modal-next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: white;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 10000;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.image-modal-prev {
    left: 20px;
}

.image-modal-next {
    right: 20px;
}

.image-modal-prev:hover, .image-modal-next:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.image-modal-info {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 14px;
    max-width: 80%;
}

/* ===== GALLERY IMAGES - PERFECT FIT ===== */
.gallery-item img,
.gallery-grid img,
.action-item img,
.f-gallery-item img,
.meet-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-item img:hover,
.gallery-grid img:hover,
.action-item img:hover,
.f-gallery-item img:hover,
.meet-img img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE IMAGE FIT ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .image-modal-content img {
        max-width: 100%;
        max-height: 100%;
    }

    .image-modal-close {
        top: 10px;
        right: 10px;
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .image-modal-prev, .image-modal-next {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        font-size: 24px;
        padding: 10px 14px;
    }

    .image-modal-prev {
        left: 10px;
    }

    .image-modal-next {
        right: 10px;
    }

    .image-modal-info {
        padding: 12px 20px;
        font-size: 12px;
        bottom: 20px;
    }
}


/* Floating Tab */
.enquiry-tab{
    position:fixed;
    right:0;
    top:60%;
    background:linear-gradient(45deg,#800080,#800080);
    color:#fff;
    padding:15px 10px;
    writing-mode:vertical-rl;
    text-orientation:mixed;
    font-weight:600;
    cursor:pointer;
    border-radius:8px 0 0 8px;
    box-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    z-index:9999;
}

/* Panel */
.enquiry-panel{
    position:fixed;
    right:-400px;
    top:0;
    width:350px;
    height:100%;
    background:#f5f5f5;
    box-shadow:-5px 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    transition:0.4s ease;
    z-index:9999;
    padding:20px;
}

.enquiry-panel.active{
    right:0;
}

.enquiry-header{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    font-weight:600;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.enquiry-header button{
    background:none;
    border:none;
    font-size:18px;
    cursor:pointer;
}

/* Form */
.enquiry-panel form{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
}

.enquiry-panel input,
.enquiry-panel textarea,
.enquiry-panel select{
    margin-bottom:18px;
    padding:14px;
    font-size:16px;
    border:1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius:8px;
    outline:none;
    background:#fff;
    transition:all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Premium Focus Effect */
.enquiry-panel input:focus,
.enquiry-panel textarea:focus,
.enquiry-panel select:focus{
    border-color:#800080;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(128,0,128,0.15);
}

/* Make Dropdown Look Modern */
.enquiry-panel select{
    appearance:none;
    -webkit-appearance:none;
    -moz-appearance:none;
    cursor:pointer;
}

.enquiry-panel textarea{
    resize:none;
    height:100px;
}

.enquiry-panel button{
    padding:12px;
    background:linear-gradient(45deg,#800080,#800080);
    color:#fff;
    border:none;
    border-radius:6px;
    cursor:pointer;
    font-weight:600;
}

#enquiryMsg{
    margin-top:10px;
    font-weight:600;
    text-align:center;
}


/* ===== CONTROLLED SECTION SPACING ===== */

/* Apply spacing only to content sections */
.welcome-section,
.accreditation-section,
.why-vimtech,
.courses-section,
.student-forums,
.leadership-section,
.infrastructure-section,
.highlights-section,
.campus-media,
.contact-section,
.recruiters-section,
.testimonial-section {
    padding-top: 50px;
    padding-bottom: 55px;
}

/* ===== SLIDER NO EXTRA SPACE ===== */
.slider {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

/* ===== APPLY OUTFIT FONT TO ALL CONTENT SECTIONS ===== */

.welcome-section,
.accreditation-section,
.why-vimtech,
.courses-section,
.student-forums,
.leadership-section,
.infrastructure-section,
.highlights-section,
.campus-media,
.testimonial-section,
.contact-section,
.recruiters-section {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}