/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL CONFIGURATIONS & COMPATIBILITY STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

:root {
    --primary-color: #32142B;       /* Premium Deep Plum/Purple */
    --accent-color: #D5A13C;        /* Signature Academic Gold */
    --accent-hover: #b8852c;        /* Darker gold state */
    --bg-light: #FBF8F4;            /* Off-white canvas tone */
    --text-dark: #222222;           /* Deep Charcoal Body Text */
    --text-muted: #555555;          /* Inner card description text */
    --text-light: #FFFFFF;          /* Reverse text color */
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. UTILITY TOP BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 10px 5%;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.top-bar-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.top-contact {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.top-contact span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.top-social-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-icons-bar {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.social-icons-bar a {
    color: var(--text-light);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.social-icons-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.top-divider {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.top-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: center;
}

.top-links a {
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.top-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.top-apply {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. MAIN WHITE NAVIGATION HEADER & MOBILE NAV TOGGLE
   ========================================================================== */
header {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 5%;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.logo-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.nav-logo {
    height: 65px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.logo-text h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.logo-text p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-hover);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* Navigation Drawer Base */
.nav-menu ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.nav-menu ul li a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-menu ul li a:hover, .nav-menu ul li a.active {
    color: var(--accent-hover);
}

/* Base Style for Portal Tabs */
.portal-btn {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Distinctive Online Apply Button (High Contrast Academic Gold) */
.apply-btn {
    background-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.apply-btn:hover {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    color: var(--accent-hover) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-hover) !important;
}

/* Distinctive Portal Login Button (Premium Deep Purple Outline) */
.login-btn {
    background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    color: var(--text-light) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.login-btn:hover {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Hamburger toggle switch defaults */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. HERO SLIDER CAROUSEL SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 75vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #000;
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 1;
}

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

.slide-media {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.9) 30%, rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.3));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 8%;
}

.slide-content {
    max-width: 650px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.slide.active .slide-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.slide-badge {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.slide-content h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.slide-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: #e0e0e0;
}

.slide-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.slide-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
}

.slider-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background-color: rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.5);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border: none;
    font-size: 2rem;
    padding: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.slider-btn.prev { left: 20px; }
.slider-btn.next { right: 20px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   4. LAYOUT SECTION HEADER DECORATORS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.gold-bar {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    margin: 10px auto 0 auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.gold-bar-left {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    margin: 10px 0 20px 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. NEWS FEED & UPDATES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.news-feed-section {
    padding: 60px 5%;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.news-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.news-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.news-card.highlights-card {
    border-top-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.badge-alert {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    right: 20px;
    background-color: #e63946;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.news-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.news-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.news-date {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: gray;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.director-section {
    padding: 60px 5%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.director-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.8fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.director-img img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.director-text h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.director-text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #dfdfdf;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.director-text .quote {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.director-name {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.director-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #bbb !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. WHY CHOOSE US
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-section {
    padding: 80px 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.feature-item {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 40px 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.feature-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-bottom-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.feature-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.feature-item p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.events-section {
    padding: 80px 5%;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.events-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.event-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.event-img-wrap {
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.event-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s;
}

.event-card:hover .event-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.event-info {
    padding: 25px;
}

.event-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: rgba(52, 20, 43, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.event-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.event-info p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. TRAINING PARTNER LOGO SYSTEM (DYNAMIC STYLING WITH IMAGINE INSTITUTE)
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-section {
    padding: 80px 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(52, 20, 43, 0.05);
}

.partner-logos-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 30px auto 0 auto;
}

.partner-brand-card {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.partner-brand-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.08);
}

.brand-logo-container {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hospital-logo {
    background-color: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.1);
    color: #e63946;
}

.crescent-logo {
    background-color: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.1);
    color: #28a745;
}

.council-logo {
    background-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.1);
    color: #007bff;
}

.imagine-logo {
    background-color: rgba(213, 161, 60, 0.12); 
    color: var(--accent-color); 
}

.partner-brand-card.imagine-institute-card {
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.brand-details h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.brand-details p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. FOOTER WITH GOOGLE MAPS
   ========================================================================== */
footer {
    background-color: #1e0919;
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 60px 5% 20px 5%;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.brand-col .footer-logo-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.brand-col .footer-logo {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
}

.brand-col .footer-logo-wrap h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.brand-col p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #ccc;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.links-col ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.links-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.links-col ul li a {
    color: #ccc;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.links-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.contact-col p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #ccc;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.contact-col p i {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.map-col .map-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(213, 161, 60, 0.4);
    margin-top: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.footer-bottom {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 20px auto 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #999;
    gap: 10px;
}

.powered-by span {
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. ENGINE MEDIA QUERIES (MOBILE RESPONSIVE ARCHITECTURE)
   ========================================================================== */

/* TABLET VIEWPORT OPTIMIZATIONS (Max Width: 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    header {
        padding: 15px 4%;
    }
    .logo-text h2 {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    .nav-menu ul {
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .nav-menu ul li a {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 6px 8px;
    }
    .director-container {
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .hero-slider-section {
        height: 65vh;
    }
}

/* HANDHELD MOBILE DEVICES & LANDSCAPES (Max Width: 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .top-bar-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .top-contact {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 5px;
    }
    
    .mobile-nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: #FFFFFF;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .nav-menu.open {
        max-height: 600px; /* Safe capacity for vertical menu expand */
    }

    .nav-menu ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 20px 0;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .nav-menu ul li {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .nav-menu ul li a {
        display: block;
        padding: 12px 20px;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        border-radius: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    }

    /* Fixed Spacing & Alignment for Portal Buttons on Mobile Screen */
    .portal-btn {
        margin: 10px 20px 5px 20px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
    }

    .hero-slider-section {
        height: 55vh;
    }
    .slide-overlay {
        padding: 0 5%;
    }
    .slide-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .slide-content p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .news-container, 
    .features-grid, 
    .events-grid,
    .partner-logos-grid,
    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .director-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .director-img {
        max-width: 300px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .director-text {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .gold-bar-left {
        margin: 10px auto 20px auto;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* EXTRA SMALL RETINA SCREENS (Max Width: 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    header {
        padding: 15px 5%;
    }
    .nav-logo {
        height: 55px;
    }
    .logo-text h2 {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    .logo-text p {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }
    .slide-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .slide-btn {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .slider-btn {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Page Hero Banner */
.about-hero-banner {
    height: 40vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 0 5%;
}

.banner-content h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.banner-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 15px;
    color: #f0f0f0;
    max-width: 700px;
}

/* 2. Intro Section with Photo Grid Collage */
.about-intro-section {
    padding: 80px 5%;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-intro-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.sub-heading {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.about-intro-text h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-intro-text p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-mini-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.mini-feat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.mini-feat i {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* 3. Majestic Multi-Image Collage Layout */
.about-visual-collage {
    position: relative;
}

.collage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
}

.collage-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.collage-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Specific Positions for premium overlapping look */
.main-img {
    grid-row: span 2;
    height: 380px;
}

.sub-img-1 {
    height: 180px;
}

.sub-img-2 {
    height: 180px;
}

.class-img {
    grid-column: span 2;
    height: 200px;
}

.collage-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.15);
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Badges over Images */
.img-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.img-badge.second {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
}

/* 4. Mission, Vision, Values Grid */
.mission-vision-section {
    padding: 80px 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.mvv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
}

.mvv-card {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mvv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.mvv-card.highlight-mvv {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-top-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.mvv-card.highlight-mvv p {
    color: #e0e0e0;
}

.mvv-card.highlight-mvv h3 {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.mvv-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mvv-card.highlight-mvv .mvv-icon {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.mvv-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* 5. Stats Counter Section (Glassmorphic Strip) */
.stats-counter-section {
    padding: 60px 5%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #1e0919 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.stats-grid {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-box h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-box p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #ddd;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE & TABLET RESPONSIVE DECORATORS FOR ABOUT
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-intro-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .banner-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-hero-banner {
        height: 30vh;
    }
    .banner-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .collage-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .main-img, .class-img {
        grid-column: span 1;
        grid-row: span 1;
        height: 250px;
    }
    .sub-img-1, .sub-img-2 {
        height: 180px;
    }
    .about-intro-text h2 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   COURSES PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Page Hero Banner */
.courses-hero-banner {
    height: 40vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 0 5%;
}

/* 2. Section Containers */
.courses-category-section {
    padding: 80px 5%;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.courses-category-section.alt-bg {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.section-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.category-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.badge-tag {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.smf-tag {
    background-color: #0d6efd;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.category-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.admission-alert {
    color: #d9534f;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.admission-alert i {
    animation: blink 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes blink {
    0% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; }
    100% { opacity: 1; }
}

.category-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 3. Grid for Courses */
.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

/* 4. Individual Course Card styling */
.course-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.15);
}

/* Card highlights and accents */
.course-card.highlight-card {
    border-top: 5px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 20px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.course-icon {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.course-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.course-meta i {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.course-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Apply Online Premium Buttons */
.apply-card-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.apply-card-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Paramedical Small Layout adjustments */
.paramedical-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.course-card.paramed-card {
    padding: 25px 20px;
}

.course-icon-small {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #0d6efd;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.dur-badge {
    background: #eef2f7;
    color: #0d6efd;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.apply-card-btn-sm {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #0d6efd;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.apply-card-btn-sm:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.apply-card-btn-sm i {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.apply-card-btn-sm:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 5. Call To Action (CTA) Section */
.enroll-cta-section {
    padding: 100px 5%;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.9), rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.9)), url('images/building2.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.cta-overlay-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.cta-overlay-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
    color: #e0e0e0;
}

.cta-btn-group {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-btnprimary {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.cta-btnprimary:hover {
    background-color: var(--text-light);
}

.cta-btnsecondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--text-light);
    border: 2px solid var(--text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.cta-btnsecondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--text-light);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .courses-grid, .paramedical-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .cta-btn-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 0 10%;
    }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   ADMISSION FORM PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Form Hero Banner */
.form-hero-banner {
    padding: 60px 5% 40px 5%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.admission-year-badge {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.form-banner-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-banner-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #dfdfdf;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* 2. Form Layout & Containers */
.form-wrapper-section {
    padding: 60px 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.form-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border: 1px solid #eef2f5;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* 3. Official Print Header */
.form-card-header {
    background-color: #fafbfc;
    padding: 30px;
    border-bottom: 2px dashed #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
}

.form-header-logo {
    width: 85px;
    height: 85px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.form-header-title h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.form-header-title p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-serial {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #d9534f;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    background-color: #fde8e8;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* 4. Admission Form Elements */
.gimhs-admission-form {
    padding: 40px;
}

.form-section-title {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-color);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin: 35px 0 25px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.form-section-title:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* Grid Fields */
.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-row .form-group {
    flex: 1;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.form-group.full-width {
    width: 100%;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.required {
    color: #d9534f;
}

.form-group input, 
.form-group select, 
.form-group textarea {
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.form-group input:focus, 
.form-group select:focus, 
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.08);
}

/* 5. Course and Live Photo Layout */
.photo-course-row {
    align-items: center;
}

.flex-2 { flex: 2; }
.flex-1 { flex: 1; }

.pic-upload-container {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.photo-preview-box {
    width: 110px;
    height: 130px;
    border: 2px dashed #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.photo-preview-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

.file-hint {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* 6. Academic Table Styling */
.table-responsive {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.academic-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.academic-table th, 
.academic-table td {
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}

.academic-table th {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.academic-table input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 4px;
    outline: none;
}

.academic-table input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* 7. Undertaking Styling */
.undertaking-box {
    background-color: #fffbeb;
    border: 1px solid #fef3c7;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #b45309;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.checkbox-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* 8. Action Buttons */
.form-actions {
    text-align: center;
}

.submit-application-btn {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border: none;
    padding: 15px 40px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.2);
}

.submit-application-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive CSS for Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .form-card-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .gimhs-admission-form {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .form-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    .photo-course-row {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
    }
    .pic-upload-container {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Contact Hero */
.contact-hero-banner {
    height: 35vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 0 5%;
}

/* 2. Contact Grid Section Layout */
.contact-section {
    padding: 80px 5%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.contact-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 50px;
}

/* 3. Left side info panel styling */
.contact-info-panel {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.info-intro h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.info-intro p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.info-cards-list {
    margin: 30px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.info-item-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    border: 1px solid #f0f3f6;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.info-item-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.05);
}

.info-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.info-text p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.sub-detail {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hours-note {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 20px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

.hours-note h5 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.hours-note p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* 4. Right side Form Panel styling */
.contact-form-panel {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid #eef2f5;
}

.form-panel-title {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.form-panel-title h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.form-panel-title p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.quick-contact-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-submit-btn {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border: none;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-submit-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* 5. Full Map Section */
.full-map-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    padding-top: 60px;
}

.map-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.map-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.map-header p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.map-frame-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    line-height: 0;
}

/* Responsive adjust */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL STYLES 
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --primary-color: #32142B; /* EXACT COLOR CORRECTED HERE */
    --accent-gold: #ffdf00;
    --dark-blue: #32142B;
    --light-bg: #f4f6f9;
    --border-color: #dcdfe6;
}

/* Base Body Framework */
.portal-body {
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    color: #333;
}

/* Custom Navigation Header */
.portal-header-bar {
    background: #ffffff; 
    display: flex; 
    justify-content: space-between; 
    align-items: center; 
    padding: 15px 40px; 
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.logo-container {
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    gap: 15px;
}
.institute-logo {
    height: 60px;
}
.inst-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem; 
    margin: 0; 
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.inst-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem; 
    margin: 2px 0 0 0; 
    color: #666;
}
.portal-nav .nav-links-list {
    display: flex; 
    list-style: none; 
    gap: 20px; 
    margin: 0; 
    padding: 0; 
    font-weight: bold;
}
.portal-nav .nav-links-list a {
    text-decoration: none; 
    color: #333;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.portal-nav .nav-links-list a:hover,
.portal-nav .nav-links-list .active-nav-link {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Hero Branding Layout */
.portal-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--dark-blue) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 20px 90px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 5px solid var(--accent-gold);
}
.portal-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Interactive Dashboard Tabs System */
.mt-n4 {
    margin-top: -40px !important;
}
.portal-nav-tabs {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 15px;
}
.tab-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 16px 10px;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.tab-btn i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}
.tab-btn:hover, .tab-btn.active {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    /* Shadow updated to RGB of #32142B */
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.35); 
}
.tab-btn:hover i, .tab-btn.active i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Content Container Panels Base Configuration */
.portal-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 15px 70px 15px;
}
.portal-content-panel {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-top: 8px solid var(--primary-color);
    display: none;
    animation: fadeInPanel 0.4s ease;
}
.portal-content-panel.active-panel {
    display: block;
}
@keyframes fadeInPanel {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.panel-main-heading {
    color: var(--primary-color); 
    margin-top: 0; 
    border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; 
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
}
.panel-desc {
    line-height: 1.7; 
    color: #555;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Candidate Photo Setup Layout */
.photo-upload-container {
    text-align: center; 
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}
.photo-preview {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 5px solid white;
    background: #ffffff;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}
.photo-btn {
    margin-top: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-block;
    background: white;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.photo-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
}

/* Form Titles Formatting Section */
.section-title {
    background: #f0f3fc;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-left: 6px solid var(--primary-color);
    margin: 40px 0 20px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
}
.form-label {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #444;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.form-control, .form-select {
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    /* Focus shadow updated to RGB of #32142B */
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.15);
}
.highlighted-select {
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Fee Upload Component Block */
.payment-box {
    border: 2px dashed var(--primary-color); 
    padding: 18px; 
    text-align: center; 
    border-radius: 8px; 
    background: #fafaff; 
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}
.payment-box:hover {
    background: #f0f2ff;
}

/* Submission Button Structures */
.action-submit-btn {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}
.main-form-btn {
    width: 100%; 
    padding: 16px; 
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    /* Box shadow updated to RGB of #32142B */
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(50, 20, 43, 0.35);
}
.main-form-btn:hover {
    background: var(--dark-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 7px 20px rgba(0, 43, 73, 0.4);
}

/* Timeline Layout for Panel 1 */
.timeline-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.timeline-item strong {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Material Blueprint Download Component */
.download-box {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 18px;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}
.dl-title {
    margin: 0; 
    font-size: 1.05rem; 
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.dl-subtitle {
    margin: 4px 0 0 0; 
    font-size: 0.88rem; 
    color: #666;
}
.dl-btn {
    background: var(--dark-blue);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.dl-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Search Forms Layout for Admit Card/Results */
.search-box-form {
    display: flex; 
    gap: 15px; 
    max-width: 600px;
}
.search-input {
    padding: 14px;
}
.search-btn {
    padding: 0 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}
.search-btn:hover {
    background: var(--dark-blue);
}
.dark-search-btn {
    background-color: var(--dark-blue);
}
.dark-search-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Footer Visibility Component */
.portal-footer {
    background: #1a1a1a; 
    color: #ffffff; 
    padding: 35px 20px; 
    text-align: center; 
    margin-top: 60px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.vision-line {
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    font-size: 14px; 
    display: block; 
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Mobile Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .portal-header-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .logo-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .portal-nav-tabs {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .search-box-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .search-btn {
        padding: 12px;
    }
}