/* ================================================================
   GNIT - Guru Nanak Institute of Technology
   Main Stylesheet — newsite-test-2026
   ================================================================ */

/* ---- CSS Variables ---- */
:root {
    --gnit-navy:    #1a2b6b;
    --gnit-blue:    #243d80;
    --gnit-mid:     #2f52a8;
    --gnit-accent:  #e63946;
    --gnit-gold:    #f4a226;
    --gnit-light:   #eef2fb;
    --gnit-white:   #ffffff;
    --gnit-gray:    #666666;
    --gnit-dark:    #111827;
    --gnit-text:    #374151;

    --radius-sm:  6px;
    --radius-md:  12px;
    --radius-lg:  20px;
    --radius-xl:  32px;

    --shadow-sm:  0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    --shadow-md:  0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
    --shadow-lg:  0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.16);

    --transition: 0.28s ease;
    --font-body:  'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    --font-head:  'Playfair Display', serif;
}

/* ---- Reset & Base ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--gnit-text);
    background: #fff;
    line-height: 1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}
.container-fluid { padding: 0 20px; }

/* ================================================================
   TOP INFO BAR (Row 1)
================================================================ */
#top-info-bar {
    background: var(--gnit-navy);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    height: 40px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.top-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    gap: 16px;
}
.top-bar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.top-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2px 10px 2px 4px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}
.top-badge:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.top-badge img { border-radius: 50%; }
.top-badge-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    font-size: 12px;
}
.top-badge-text i { color: var(--gnit-gold); font-size: 11px; }
.top-badge-text a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); transition: color var(--transition); }
.top-badge-text a:hover { color: var(--gnit-gold); }

.top-bar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Ticker */
.ticker-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 500px;
}
.ticker-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    color: var(--gnit-gold);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ticker-content {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
/* Fade-in mask on the left edge so content doesn't hard-cut */
.ticker-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gnit-navy), transparent);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ticker-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: ticker 60s linear infinite;
    animation-delay: 0s;
    will-change: transform;
}
.ticker-track a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); transition: color var(--transition); font-size: 12px; padding: 0 4px; }
.ticker-track a:hover { color: var(--gnit-gold); }
.ticker-track span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: 12px; padding: 0 4px; }
.ticker-sep { color: var(--gnit-gold) !important; padding: 0 8px !important; }
@keyframes ticker {
    0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Pause ticker on hover */
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

.top-social { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.top-social a {
    width: 26px; height: 26px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #fff; font-size: 11px;
    transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.top-social a:hover { background: var(--gnit-gold); transform: scale(1.1); }

/* ================================================================
   LOGO BAR (Row 2)
================================================================ */
#logo-bar {
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8edf5;
    padding: 12px 0;
}
.logo-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.site-logo img {
    height: 65px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.affiliation-badges {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex: 1;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.aff-badge {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gnit-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .4px;
}
.aff-badge img {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(20%);
    transition: filter var(--transition);
}
.aff-badge:hover img { filter: none; }
.aff-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #dde3f0;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 0;
}
.aff-badge-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--gnit-blue);
}
.aff-badge-text > i {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--gnit-gold);
}
.aff-badge-text > div strong { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; }
.aff-badge-text > div small { font-size: 11px; color: var(--gnit-gray); }
.header-cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.btn-apply, .btn-fees {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-apply {
    background: var(--gnit-accent);
    color: #fff;
}
.btn-apply:hover { background: #c1121f; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230,57,70,.35); }
.btn-fees {
    background: var(--gnit-light);
    color: var(--gnit-blue);
    border: 1px solid #c8d5ef;
}
.btn-fees:hover { background: var(--gnit-blue); color: #fff; }

/* ================================================================
   MAIN NAV (Row 3) — desktop sticky bar
================================================================ */
#main-nav {
    background: var(--gnit-blue);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(36,61,128,.25);
    overflow: visible;
}
.nav-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    height: 56px;
}

/* Desktop nav list inside #main-nav */
.nav-menu-desktop {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1;
    list-style: none;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   OFF-CANVAS PANEL — .nav-menu is a direct <body> child,
   always position:fixed, hidden off-screen by default
---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav-menu {
    list-style: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 290px;
    background: var(--gnit-navy);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 68px 0 40px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transition: left .32s ease;
    z-index: 1001;
    display: flex;
    box-shadow: 4px 0 28px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.nav-menu.open { left: 0; }

/* Overlay — also a direct body child */
.nav-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.55);
    z-index: 1000;
}
.nav-overlay.open { display: block; }

/* Shared nav-item / nav-link styles used by BOTH menus */
.nav-item { position: relative; }
.nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 0 18px;
    height: 56px;
    line-height: 56px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gnit-gold);
    border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: #fff; }
.nav-link i.fa-chevron-down { font-size: 10px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.nav-item:hover .nav-link i.fa-chevron-down { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Desktop dropdowns (inside #main-nav .nav-menu-desktop) */
.nav-menu-desktop .nav-item { position: relative; }
.dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 240px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 8px 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    z-index: 1002;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gnit-gold);
    list-style: none;
}
.nav-menu-desktop .nav-item:hover .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.dropdown li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--gnit-text);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.dropdown li a:hover { background: var(--gnit-light); color: var(--gnit-blue); border-left-color: var(--gnit-blue); padding-left: 24px; }

/* Mega Menu */
.mega-nav { position: static; }
/* Mega dropdown: positioned relative to #main-nav (sticky/positioned ancestor).
   A pseudo-element bridges the gap between the link and the panel so hover is not lost. */
.mega-dropdown {
    position: fixed; /* fixed so sticky parent clipping never hides it */
    top: auto; /* overridden by JS on open */
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 28px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition), visibility var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    z-index: 1050;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gnit-gold);
    pointer-events: none;
}
/* Bridge pseudo-element fills gap between nav-link and mega panel */
.mega-nav > .nav-link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 12px;
}
.mega-nav:hover .mega-dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
.mega-col h4 {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .6px;
    color: var(--gnit-blue);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8edf5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.mega-col h4 i { color: var(--gnit-gold); }
.mega-col ul { list-style: none; }
.mega-col ul li a {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gnit-gray);
    padding: 5px 0;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}
.mega-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gnit-blue); padding-left: 6px; border-left-color: var(--gnit-blue); }
.mega-highlight {
    margin-top: 16px;
    background: var(--gnit-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.mega-highlight i { color: var(--gnit-gold); margin-top: 2px; }
.mega-highlight p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gnit-blue); font-weight: 500; }

/* Admission button in desktop nav */
.nav-admission-btn { flex-shrink: 0; padding: 0 0 0 16px; }
.btn-admission {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gnit-gold), #e8931a);
    color: var(--gnit-navy);
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    animation: pulse-gold 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.btn-admission:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(244,162,38,.4); animation: none; }
@keyframes pulse-gold {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244,162,38,.3); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(244,162,38,0); }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   OFF-CANVAS MENU STYLES (applied to .nav-menu items)
---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav-menu .nav-item { width: 100%; }
.nav-menu .nav-link {
    height: auto;
    line-height: 1.4;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    font-size: 14px;
    white-space: normal;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}
.nav-menu .nav-link:hover { color: var(--gnit-gold) !important; }
.nav-menu .nav-link::after { display: none; }
/* Chevron rotate on mobile-open */
.nav-menu .nav-item.mobile-open > .nav-link i.fa-chevron-down { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Sub-menus inside off-canvas: hidden by default, shown on mobile-open */
.nav-menu .dropdown {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    border-top: none;
    display: none;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    padding: 4px 0;
    z-index: auto;
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
}
.nav-menu .nav-item.mobile-open > .dropdown { display: block; }
.nav-menu .dropdown li a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
    padding: 10px 32px;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-left: none;
    display: block;
    transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
}
.nav-menu .dropdown li a:hover { color: var(--gnit-gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); padding-left: 38px; }

/* Apply link at bottom of off-canvas */
.mobile-apply-item { margin-top: 8px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); width: 100%; }
.mobile-apply-link {
    background: var(--gnit-gold) !important;
    color: var(--gnit-navy) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin: 12px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    width: calc(100% - 32px) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 7px !important;
}
.logo-bar-hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 8px;
    background: var(--gnit-blue);
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-bar-hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all .3s;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .logo-bar-hamburger { display: flex; }
    .nav-toggle { display: none !important; }
}

/* On tablet (769–1024), hide main-nav bar and use hamburger off-canvas */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 769px) {
    #main-nav { display: none !important; }
    /* Show hamburger in logo bar */
    .logo-bar-hamburger { display: flex !important; }
    /* Nav menu off-canvas same as mobile */
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: -100% !important;
        height: 100vh !important;
        width: 320px !important;
        background: var(--gnit-navy) !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        padding: 72px 0 30px !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        transition: left .35s ease !important;
        z-index: 1001 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        box-shadow: 4px 0 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3) !important;
    }
    .nav-menu.open { left: 0 !important; }
    .nav-overlay { display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.55); z-index: 1000; }
    .nav-overlay.open { display: block; }
    .nav-item { width: 100%; }
    .nav-link { height: auto !important; line-height: 1.5 !important; padding: 13px 20px !important; width: 100% !important; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9) !important; }
    .nav-link::after { display: none !important; }
    .dropdown, .mega-dropdown {
        position: static !important; opacity: 1 !important; visibility: visible !important;
        transform: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; border-radius: 0 !important;
        border-top: none !important; display: none !important;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; padding: 4px 0 !important; width: 100% !important;
    }
    .nav-item.mobile-open > .dropdown,
    .nav-item.mobile-open > .mega-dropdown { display: block !important; }
    .dropdown li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75) !important; padding: 10px 28px !important; font-size: 13px !important; }
    .mega-col h4 { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4) !important; font-size: 10px !important; padding: 8px 28px 4px !important; margin: 0 !important; border-bottom: none !important; }
    .mega-col ul li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75) !important; padding: 9px 28px !important; font-size: 13px !important; border-left: none !important; }
    .mega-highlight { display: none; }
    .nav-admission-btn { display: none !important; }
}

/* Mobile nav toggle button — kept for desktop reference */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 8px;
    margin-right: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: #fff; border-radius: 2px; transition: all .3s; }
/* Mobile logo in nav - hidden on desktop */
.nav-mobile-logo { display: none; }
.nav-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.5);
    z-index: 998;
}

/* ================================================================
   HERO SLIDER SECTION
================================================================ */
#hero-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-swiper { width: 100%; }
.hero-slide {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1600 / 700;
    max-height: 700px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;
}
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(26,43,107,.65) 40%, transparent 100%);
}
.hero-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    padding: 0 60px;
    max-width: 700px;
    z-index: 2;
}
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--gnit-gold);
    color: var(--gnit-navy);
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    animation: fadeInDown .6s ease;
}
.hero-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    animation: fadeInUp .7s ease;
}
.hero-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    animation: fadeInUp .8s ease;
}
.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeInUp .9s ease;
}
.btn-hero-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--gnit-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover { background: #c1121f; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(230,57,70,.4); }
.btn-hero-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-hero-secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }

/* Slider controls */
.hero-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet { background: rgba(255,255,255,.6); opacity: 1; width: 8px; height: 8px; }
.hero-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active { background: var(--gnit-gold); width: 24px; border-radius: 4px; }
.hero-swiper .swiper-button-next, .hero-swiper .swiper-button-prev {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hero-swiper .swiper-button-next::after, .hero-swiper .swiper-button-prev::after { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; }
.hero-swiper .swiper-button-next:hover, .hero-swiper .swiper-button-prev:hover { background: var(--gnit-gold); }

/* ================================================================
   STATS STRIP
================================================================ */
#stats-strip {
    background: var(--gnit-navy);
    padding: 0;
}
.stats-strip-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.stat-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}
.stat-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.stat-icon-wrap {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    background: rgba(244,162,38,.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--gnit-gold);
}
.stat-info strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.stat-info span { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }

/* ================================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENT + NOTICE BOARD SECTION
================================================================ */
#notice-section {
    background: var(--gnit-light);
    padding: 16px 0;
}
.notice-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    min-height: 160px;
}

/* Announcement marquee */
.announce-panel {
    background: var(--gnit-blue);
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    min-height: 138px; /* match notice board height — 3 items */
}
.announce-label {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    gap: 3px;
}
.announce-label i { font-size: 18px; color: var(--gnit-gold); }
.announce-label span { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); letter-spacing: .5px; white-space: nowrap; }
.announce-ticker {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 132px; /* show ~3 announcements */
    position: relative;
}
.announce-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    animation: scrollUp 22s linear infinite;
}
.announce-track a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    padding: 6px 0;
    min-height: 44px;
    transition: color var(--transition);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.announce-track a:hover { color: var(--gnit-gold); }
.announce-track .star-mark { color: var(--gnit-accent); font-size: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
@keyframes scrollUp {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-50%); }
}
.announce-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.announce-viewall {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.announce-viewall:hover { background: var(--gnit-gold); color: var(--gnit-navy); }
/* View All button inside the white notice-panel */
.notice-panel .announce-viewall {
    background: var(--gnit-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gnit-blue);
}
.notice-panel .announce-viewall:hover { background: var(--gnit-navy); border-color: var(--gnit-navy); color: #fff; }

/* Notice Board */
.notice-panel { padding: 10px 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.notice-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.notice-header h3 {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gnit-blue);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.notice-header h3 i { color: var(--gnit-accent); }
.notice-board {
    height: 138px; /* exactly 3 notices tall (3 × 46px) */
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.notice-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    animation: scrollUp 30s linear infinite;
}
.notice-inner:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.notice-item {
    padding: 4px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #e0e7f2;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    min-height: 46px;
}
.notice-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.notice-item a {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--gnit-text);
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: color var(--transition);
    flex: 1;
}
.notice-item a:hover { color: var(--gnit-blue); }
.notice-date {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--gnit-gray);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Admission quick links bar below notice section */
.admission-bar {
    background: var(--gnit-blue);
    padding: 10px 0;
}
.admission-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.admission-bar-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color var(--transition);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.admission-bar-item i { color: var(--gnit-gold); }
.admission-bar-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.admission-bar-item a:hover { color: var(--gnit-gold); }
.admission-bar-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }

/* ================================================================
   ABOUT / INTRO SECTION
================================================================ */
#about-section {
    padding: 52px 0 44px;
}
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}
/* Form box sizes to its content — no stretching */
.enquiry-form-box {
    background: var(--gnit-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #e8edf5;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.about-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.about-text .section-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
    color: var(--gnit-accent);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.about-text .section-label::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 32px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gnit-accent);
}
.about-text h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
    color: var(--gnit-navy);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-text .accent-line {
    display: block;
    width: 60px; height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gnit-blue), var(--gnit-gold));
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.about-text p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gnit-gray); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.naac-highlight {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff3f3, #ffe6e6);
    border: 1.5px solid #ffc4c4;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gnit-accent);
    margin-top: 0;
    clear: both;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.naac-highlight i { font-size: 18px; }
.naac-highlight .blink { animation: blink 2s infinite; }
@keyframes blink { 50% { opacity: 0; } }

/* Enquiry Form */
.form-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gnit-navy), var(--gnit-blue));
    padding: 22px 28px;
    color: #fff;
}
.form-header h2 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.form-header p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.form-body { padding: 20px 24px 20px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gnit-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .4px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.form-group input, .form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    border: 1.5px solid #dde3f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gnit-text);
    background: #f8faff;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    appearance: none;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gnit-blue);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(36,61,128,.1);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gnit-accent), #c1121f);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.btn-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(230,57,70,.35); }

/* ================================================================
   QUICK LINKS CARDS (Training, Activity, etc.)
================================================================ */
#quick-links-section {
    padding: 0 0 60px;
}
.ql-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.ql-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 280px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.ql-card img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.ql-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.ql-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(26,43,107,.85) 40%, rgba(26,43,107,.2) 100%);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}
.ql-card:hover .ql-overlay { background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(26,43,107,.92) 50%, rgba(26,43,107,.3) 100%); }
.ql-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 24px;
}
.ql-content h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ql-content p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.5; }
.ql-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--gnit-gold);
    color: var(--gnit-navy);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ql-btn:hover { background: #fff; transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ================================================================
   DEPARTMENTS SECTION
================================================================ */
#departments-section {
    padding: 52px 0;
    background: #f8faff;
}
.section-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.section-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
    color: var(--gnit-accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-label::before, .section-label::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 28px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gnit-accent);
}
.section-head h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
    color: var(--gnit-navy);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.section-head p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gnit-gray); max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; }
.dept-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.dept-campus-img {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    min-height: 360px;
}
.dept-campus-img img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    min-height: 360px;
}
.dept-accordion { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; justify-content: flex-start; }
.dept-tab { border: 1.5px solid #dde3f0; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.dept-tab-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gnit-blue);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}
.dept-tab-header:hover { background: var(--gnit-light); }
.dept-tab.active .dept-tab-header { background: var(--gnit-blue); color: #fff; }
.dept-tab.active .dept-tab-header .tab-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--gnit-gold); }
.tab-arrow { transition: transform var(--transition); }
.dept-tab-content {
    display: none;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5;
}
.dept-tab.active .dept-tab-content { display: block; }
.dept-tab-content ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.dept-tab-content ul li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--gnit-text);
    padding: 5px 0;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.dept-tab-content ul li a::before {
    content: '→';
    color: var(--gnit-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.dept-tab-content ul li a:hover { color: var(--gnit-blue); }
.dept-tab-content ul li a:hover::before { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ================================================================
   VISION & MISSION
================================================================ */
#vision-section { padding: 52px 0; background: #fff; }
.vm-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}
.vm-card {
    background: var(--gnit-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--gnit-blue);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vm-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px; right: -20px;
    width: 100px; height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(36,61,128,.06);
}
.vm-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.vm-card .vm-icon { font-size: 36px; color: var(--gnit-blue); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.vm-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--gnit-navy);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.vm-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gnit-gray); line-height: 1.7; }
.vm-card ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.vm-card ul li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gnit-gray);
}
.vm-card ul li::before { content: '✦'; color: var(--gnit-gold); font-size: 10px; margin-top: 4px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ================================================================
   LEADERSHIP SECTION
================================================================ */
#leadership-section { padding: 52px 0; background: #f8faff; }
.leadership-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.leader-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 360px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.leader-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s; }
.leader-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.leader-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(26,43,107,.9) 40%, transparent 100%);
}
.leader-info {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 24px;
    color: #fff;
}
.leader-info .role-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--gnit-gold);
    color: var(--gnit-navy);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.leader-info h4 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.leader-info p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

/* ================================================================
   LIFE AT GNIT (Gallery Carousel)
================================================================ */
#life-section { padding: 52px 0; background: #fff; }
.life-swiper { overflow: hidden; }
.life-slide {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    position: relative;
}
.life-slide img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s; }
.life-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(26,43,107,.0);
    transition: background var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 16px;
}
.life-slide:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.life-slide:hover .life-slide-overlay { background: rgba(26,43,107,.5); }
.life-slide-caption {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.life-slide:hover .life-slide-caption { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ================================================================
   STUDENTS SUCCESS STORY / PLACEMENT CAROUSEL
================================================================ */
#placement-section { padding: 52px 0; background: #f0f4ff; }
.placement-inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}
.placement-info { flex: 0 0 280px; }
.placement-info h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--gnit-navy);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.placement-info p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gnit-gray); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.btn-placement {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--gnit-blue);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-placement:hover { background: var(--gnit-navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.placement-carousel { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.placement-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    animation: scroll-left 18s linear infinite;
}
.placement-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.placement-card {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 200px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #e8edf5;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.placement-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.placement-card img { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; }
.placement-card-info { padding: 14px 12px; }
.placement-card-info .company {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--gnit-light);
    color: var(--gnit-blue);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.placement-card-info h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gnit-dark); }
@keyframes scroll-left {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
================================================================ */
#testimonials-section { padding: 52px 0; background: #fff; }
.testimonials-swiper { padding: 16px 4px 48px; }
.testimonial-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid #e8edf5;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--gnit-blue);
    position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card .quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px; right: 24px;
    font-size: 48px;
    color: #eef2fb;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--gnit-gray);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.testimonial-footer img {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2.5px solid var(--gnit-blue);
}
.testimonial-cite strong { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gnit-navy); font-style: normal; }
.testimonial-cite span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gnit-gray); font-style: normal; }
.testimonials-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet { background: var(--gnit-blue); }
.testimonials-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active { background: var(--gnit-gold); width: 20px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ================================================================
   RECRUITERS SECTION
================================================================ */
#recruiters-section { padding: 48px 0; background: #f8faff; }
.recruiters-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    animation: scroll-left 20s linear infinite;
    align-items: center;
}
.recruiter-logo-wrap {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 160px;
    height: 70px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
    border-right: 1px solid #e8edf5;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.recruiter-logo-wrap img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 50px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: none;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.recruiter-logo-wrap:hover img { filter: none; opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }
.recruiters-overflow { overflow: hidden; position: relative; cursor: grab; }
.recruiters-overflow:active { cursor: grabbing; }

/* ================================================================
   GREEN CAMPUS / VIDEO SECTION
================================================================ */
#campus-section { padding: 52px 0; background: #fff; }
.campus-video-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.campus-video-wrap img { width: 100%; display: block; }
.video-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 72px; height: 72px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--gnit-blue);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.video-play-btn:hover { background: var(--gnit-gold); color: #fff; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.1); }

/* ================================================================
   FOOTER
================================================================ */
.footer-cta-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gnit-navy), var(--gnit-blue));
    padding: 36px 0;
}
.footer-cta-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-cta-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.footer-cta-text p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.footer-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-footer-apply {
    background: var(--gnit-gold);
    color: var(--gnit-navy);
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
}
.btn-footer-apply:hover { background: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-footer-call {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-footer-call:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }

.footer-main { background: #111827; padding: 56px 0 32px; }
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
}
.footer-logo { height: 55px; margin-bottom: 16px; filter: brightness(10); opacity: .9; }
.footer-about p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social a {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--gnit-gold); color: var(--gnit-navy); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-heading {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
    color: var(--gnit-gold);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.footer-links li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-links li a i { color: var(--gnit-gold); font-size: 11px; }
.footer-links li a:hover { color: #fff; padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
.footer-contact-item > i { color: var(--gnit-gold); margin-top: 3px; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-item p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--gnit-gold); }
.footer-copyright {
    background: #0c1320;
    padding: 16px 0;
}
.copyright-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}
.copyright-inner p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.copyright-inner a { color: var(--gnit-gold); }
.footer-affiliation-strip { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }
.footer-affiliation-strip img { height: 32px; filter: brightness(3) grayscale(1) opacity(.5); transition: filter var(--transition); }
.footer-affiliation-strip img:hover { filter: brightness(3) grayscale(0) opacity(.9); }

/* ================================================================
   FLOATING ELEMENTS
================================================================ */
.floating-admission {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    z-index: 997;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gnit-accent), #c1121f);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(230,57,70,.4);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    animation: float-in .5s ease .5s both;
}
.floating-admission:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(230,57,70,.5); }
@keyframes float-in { from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(20px); } }

.scroll-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 997;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: var(--gnit-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
}
.scroll-top.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.scroll-top:hover { background: var(--gnit-navy); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ================================================================
   ANIMATIONS
================================================================ */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .stats-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .mega-dropdown { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ================================================================
   TABLET NAV (769px – 1024px) — compact logo bar, hide some badges
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 769px) {
    /* Logo bar: tighter on tablet */
    .logo-bar-inner { gap: 16px; }
    .site-logo img { height: 52px; }
    .affiliation-badges { gap: 12px; }
    /* Hide the text-only affiliation badges on tablet, keep logo badges */
    .aff-badge-text { display: none; }
    .aff-divider:nth-child(4),
    .aff-divider:nth-child(6) { display: none; }
    /* CTA buttons: smaller */
    .btn-apply, .btn-fees { padding: 7px 12px; font-size: 12px; }
    /* Nav: tighter padding */
    .nav-link { padding: 0 12px; font-size: 13px; }
    .btn-admission { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 12px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-slide { aspect-ratio: 1600 / 700; max-height: 500px; }
    .hero-content { padding: 0 30px; }
    .about-grid, .vm-grid, .notice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .placement-inner { flex-direction: column; }
    .placement-info { flex: none; }
    .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .ql-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    
    body {
    margin: 0;
}
    /* Top bar: show only NAAC badge + ticker on mobile, hide phones & social */
    #top-info-bar { height: auto; overflow: hidden; }
    .top-bar-inner { flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 8px; padding: 6px 0; height: auto; }
    .top-bar-left { gap: 8px; }
    .top-badge-text { display: none !important; }  /* hide phone & email */
    .top-social { display: none !important; }       /* hide social icons */
    .ticker-wrapper { max-width: none; }
    #top-info-bar .top-badge-text.hidden-sm { display: none; }

    /* ROW 2 (logo-bar): show on mobile with logo left + hamburger right */
    #logo-bar {
        display: block !important;
        padding: 8px 0;
        background: #fff;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e8edf5;
    }
    .logo-bar-inner {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;  /* IMPORTANT */
        padding: 0 16px;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .site-logo img { height: 44px; width: auto; }
    .affiliation-badges,
    .header-cta-btns {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .site-logo {
        flex: 1;
    }

    .logo-bar-hamburger {
        display: flex !important;
        margin-left: auto;
        background: var(--gnit-blue);
        width: 40px;
        height: 36px;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* ================================================================
   MOBILE NAV — Row 3 hidden, .nav-menu is position:fixed off-canvas
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body { overflow-x: hidden; }

    /* ROW 3: hide the sticky bar on mobile — nav-menu is position:fixed, doesn't need this */
    #main-nav {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .nav-mobile-logo { display: none !important; }
    .nav-admission-btn { display: none !important; }

    /* Off-canvas panel — position:fixed escapes #main-nav display:none */
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: -100% !important;
        height: 100vh !important;
        width: 290px !important;
        background: var(--gnit-navy) !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        padding: 72px 0 30px !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        transition: left .35s ease !important;
        z-index: 1001 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        box-shadow: 4px 0 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3) !important;
    }
    .nav-menu.open { left: 0 !important; }

    .nav-overlay {
        display: none;
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        background: rgba(0,0,0,.55);
        z-index: 1000;
    }
    .nav-overlay.open { display: block; }

    .nav-item { width: 100%; }
    .nav-link {
        height: auto !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        padding: 13px 20px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,.9) !important;
    }
    .nav-link::after { display: none !important; }

    /* Dropdowns: hidden by default, shown on mobile-open class */
    .dropdown, .mega-dropdown {
        position: static !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        border-top: none !important;
        display: none !important;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        padding: 4px 0 !important;
    }
    .nav-item.mobile-open > .dropdown,
    .nav-item.mobile-open > .mega-dropdown { display: block !important; }

    .dropdown li a {
        color: rgba(255,255,255,.75) !important;
        padding: 10px 28px !important;
        border-left: none !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
    }
    .dropdown li a:hover { color: var(--gnit-gold) !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05) !important; }

    .mega-dropdown { padding: 8px 0 !important; }
    .mega-col { padding: 0; }
    .mega-col h4 {
        color: rgba(255,255,255,.4) !important;
        font-size: 10px !important;
        padding: 8px 28px 4px !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }
    .mega-col ul li a {
        color: rgba(255,255,255,.75) !important;
        padding: 9px 28px !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
        border-left: none !important;
    }
    .mega-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gnit-gold) !important; padding-left: 34px !important; }
    .mega-highlight { display: none; }

    .hero-slide { aspect-ratio: 1600 / 700; min-height: unset; max-height: 300px; }
    .hero-content { max-width: 100%; padding: 0 20px; }
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 22px; }
    .hero-actions .btn-hero-secondary { display: none; }

    .stats-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .stat-card { padding: 16px 14px; }
    .stat-info strong { font-size: 20px; }

    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-cta-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .copyright-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

    .floating-admission { bottom: 16px; left: 16px; padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 12px; }
    .scroll-top { bottom: 16px; right: 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-grid { gap: 32px; }
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 20px; }
}

/* Utility */
.hidden-sm { }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-6 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-8 { margin-top: 32px; }

/* ================================================================
   HERO CTA ROW (below slider)
================================================================ */
.hero-cta-row {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gnit-navy) 0%, var(--gnit-blue) 100%);
    padding: 22px 0;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gnit-gold);
}
.hero-cta-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-cta-left { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.hero-cta-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: var(--gnit-gold);
    color: var(--gnit-navy);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.hero-cta-left h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 26px);
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-cta-left p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.hero-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-items: center;
}
.btn-hero-cta-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: var(--gnit-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-hero-cta-primary:hover { background: #c1121f; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-hero-cta-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-hero-cta-secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-cta-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
    .hero-cta-actions {
        width: 100%;
        flex-wrap: nowrap; /* keep primary + first secondary on same line */
        gap: 8px;
        overflow-x: auto;
    }
    .btn-hero-cta-secondary:nth-child(n+3) { display: none; } /* hide Placements + Fee on mobile */
    .hero-cta-left p { display: none; }
    .btn-hero-cta-primary { font-size: 12px; padding: 9px 14px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .btn-hero-cta-secondary { font-size: 12px; padding: 8px 12px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
}

/* ================================================================
   HERO SLIDE — clean image only (no overlay text)
================================================================ */
.hero-slide {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1600 / 700;
    max-height: 700px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-slide { aspect-ratio: 1600 / 700; max-height: 240px; min-height: unset; }
}

/* ================================================================
   ADMISSION BAR — mobile fix
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .admission-bar { padding: 10px 0; }
    .admission-bar-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 6px;
        padding: 0 16px;
    }
    .admission-bar-sep { display: none; }
    .admission-bar-item {
        font-size: 12.5px;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 2px;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }
    /* Admission Open text on Line 1, numbers on Line 2 */
    .admission-bar-item > span:first-of-type {
        display: block;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .admission-bar-item .adm-numbers {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        gap: 4px;
        white-space: nowrap;
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }
}

/* ================================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENTS + NOTICE — mobile responsive
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .notice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    /* Announcements panel on mobile: full readable block */
    .announce-panel {
        padding: 12px 14px;
        gap: 10px;
        min-height: auto;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .announce-label {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 8px;
        font-size: 11px;
    }
    .announce-label i { font-size: 14px; }
    .announce-ticker {
        width: 100%;
        height: 80px; /* taller on mobile for readability */
        flex: none;
    }
    .announce-track a {
        font-size: 12.5px;
        min-height: 40px;
        padding: 4px 0;
        white-space: normal;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .announce-viewall { font-size: 10px; padding: 4px 8px; align-self: flex-end; }
    /* Notice panel */
    .notice-board { height: 138px; } /* keep 3 rows on mobile too */
    .notice-item { flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; min-height: unset; padding: 8px 0; }
    .notice-date { font-size: 10px; }
    .notice-item a { font-size: 12px; white-space: normal; }
    .notice-panel { padding: 10px 14px; }
    .notice-header h3 { font-size: 12px; }
}

/* ================================================================
   ABOUT SECTION — WhatsApp QR
================================================================ */
.about-whatsapp-qr {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: #f0fff4;
    border: 1.5px solid #b7f5ca;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.about-whatsapp-qr img {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-whatsapp-qr strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a2b6b;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.about-whatsapp-qr span { font-size: 13px; color: #555; }
.about-whatsapp-qr a { color: var(--gnit-blue); font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-whatsapp-qr { display: none; } /* hide on mobile - WhatsApp opens directly */
}

/* ================================================================
   DEPARTMENTS — desktop accordion works via JS; mobile first tab open
================================================================ */
#departments-section { padding: 52px 0; }
.dept-accordion {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Desktop: tabs collapsed by default, open with js-open class */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
    .dept-tab-content { display: none; }
    .dept-tab.active .dept-tab-content { display: none; }
    .dept-tab.active .dept-tab-header { background: #fff; color: var(--gnit-blue); }
    .dept-tab.active .tab-arrow { transform: rotate(0deg); color: inherit; }
    .dept-tab.js-open .dept-tab-content { display: block !important; }
    .dept-tab.js-open .dept-tab-header { background: var(--gnit-blue) !important; color: #fff !important; }
    .dept-tab.js-open .tab-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg) !important; color: var(--gnit-gold) !important; }
}

/* Mobile: first tab open by default */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .dept-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .dept-campus-img img {
        height: 220px;
        width: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center;
    }
    .dept-tab.active .dept-tab-content { display: block; }
}

/* ================================================================
   LEADERSHIP — lighter overlay, photos more visible
================================================================ */
.leader-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(26,43,107,.75) 30%, rgba(26,43,107,.05) 70%);
}
.leader-card img { filter: none; transition: transform .5s; }
.leader-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); filter: none; }

/* ================================================================
   LIFE AT GNIT — 1 image on mobile
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .life-swiper .swiper-slide { width: 100% !important; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .life-swiper { overflow: hidden; }
}

/* ================================================================
   PLACEMENT — faster scroll, mobile responsive, draggable
================================================================ */
.placement-carousel { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; position: relative; cursor: grab; }
.placement-carousel:active { cursor: grabbing; }
.placement-track {
    animation: scroll-left 14s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .placement-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
    .placement-info { flex: none; width: 100%; }
    .placement-carousel { width: 100%; overflow: hidden; }
    .placement-card { width: 160px; }
    .placement-card img { height: 160px; }
}

/* ================================================================
   GREEN CAMPUS — modern compact look
================================================================ */
#campus-section {
    padding: 52px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #f4f7ff 100%);
}
.campus-video-wrap {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(36,61,128,.18);
    position: relative;
}
.campus-video-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 16px;
    max-height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .campus-video-wrap { max-width: 100%; }
    .campus-video-wrap img { max-height: 240px; }
    #campus-section { padding: 36px 0; }
}

/* ================================================================
   CONTACT CARDS — 4 in a row
================================================================ */
.contact-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.contact-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--gnit-blue);
}
.contact-card-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 12px;
    font-size: 22px;
}
.contact-card h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gnit-navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.contact-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--gnit-gray);
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.contact-wa-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.desktop-wa-trigger {
    background: #25D366;
    color: #fff;
}
.desktop-wa-trigger:hover { background: #1eba58; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.mobile-wa-btn {
    display: none;
    background: #25D366;
    color: #fff;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .contact-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .contact-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-card { padding: 20px 16px; }
}
/* Mobile: hide QR trigger, show direct WA link */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-wa-trigger { display: none !important; }
    .mobile-wa-btn { display: inline-flex !important; }
}