/*
Theme Name: Balaji Theme
Theme URI: https://balajiinstitutes.in/
Author: Balaji Institutes Team
Author URI: https://balajiinstitutes.in/
Description: Premium WordPress custom theme for Balaji College of Nursing & Balaji Institute of Science, Balangir, Odisha.
Version: 1.0.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: balaji-theme
Tags: custom-menu, featured-images, flexible-header, full-width-template, theme-options, translation-ready
*/

@import url('assets/css/main.css');

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Balaji College Theme — main.css
   Official Color Palette:
   Primary: #324763 (Steel Slate Navy) | Accent: #769fc0 (Soft Slate Blue) | White: #ffffff
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Design Tokens ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --primary:       #324763;
  --primary-dark:  #24354c;
  --primary-light: #445c7e;
  --accent:        #769fc0;
  --accent-dark:   #5b82a3;
  --accent-light:  #95b8d6;
  --white:         #ffffff;
  --off-white:     #f4f7fa;
  --text-dark:     #324763;
  --text-medium:   #465a77;
  --text-light:    #769fc0;
  --border:        #d4e0ec;
  --shadow:        0 4px 15px rgba(50,71,99,0.10);
  --shadow-lg:     0 20px 50px rgba(50,71,99,0.18);
  --radius:        12px;
  --radius-lg:     20px;
  --radius-pill:   50px;
  --transition:    all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ── Reset & Base ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  background-color: var(--off-white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--primary); transition: var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--accent-dark); }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* ── Typography ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.text-accent { color: var(--accent); }
p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ── Layout Utilities ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section-padding { padding: 90px 0; }
.bg-light { background-color: var(--white); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-5 { margin-top: 3rem; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.btn-block { display: block; width: 100%; text-align: center; }

/* ── Buttons (Pill-Shaped Rounded Design) ────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px; /* Pill Shape */
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(50,71,99,0.15);
}
.btn-primary { background: #324763; color: #ffffff !important; border-color: #324763; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: #24354c; border-color: #24354c; color: #ffffff !important; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(50,71,99,0.3); }
.btn-accent { background: #324763; color: #ffffff !important; border-color: #324763; }
.btn-accent:hover { background: #769fc0; border-color: #769fc0; color: #ffffff !important; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(118,159,192,0.4); }
.btn-outline { border: 2px solid #324763; color: #324763; background: transparent; border-radius: 50px; }
.btn-outline:hover { background: #324763; color: #ffffff !important; }
.btn-outline-white { border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8); color: #ffffff; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: 50px; }
.btn-outline-white:hover { background: #ffffff; color: #324763 !important; }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 42px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.btn-link { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 700; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; margin-top: 10px; }
.btn-link:hover { color: var(--accent-dark); gap: 10px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOP BAR
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.top-bar {
  background: #24354c;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.top-bar-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.top-bar-left { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.top-contact {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.top-contact:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }
.top-contact svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.top-bar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.social-icons { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
.social-icons a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-icons a:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #ffffff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HEADER / NAVBAR  — #324763 Solid Top Navigation Header
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-header {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(50,71,99,0.06);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: var(--transition);
  width: 100%;
}
.sticky-header { position: sticky; top: 0; }
.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(50,71,99,0.12);
  background: #ffffff;
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Logo */
.navbar-logo { flex-shrink: 0; }
.navbar-logo .custom-logo { display: block; height: auto; max-height: 70px; width: auto; }
.site-name-link { color: #324763; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.5px; line-height: 1; text-decoration: none; }
.site-name-link:hover { color: #769fc0; }

/* ── Navigation Container ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.main-navigation {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* ── Primary Menu (Desktop) ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#primary-menu,
.menu-container > ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
#primary-menu > li,
.menu-container > ul > li { position: relative; }

#primary-menu > li > a,
.menu-container > ul > li > a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  color: #324763;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
#primary-menu > li > a:hover,
#primary-menu > li.current-menu-item > a,
#primary-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a,
.menu-container > ul > li > a:hover,
.menu-container > ul > li.current-menu-item > a,
.menu-container > ul > li.current-menu-ancestor > a {
  color: #324763;
  background: #f0f5fa;
}

/* Arrow for parent items */
#primary-menu > li.menu-item-has-children > a::after,
.menu-container > ul > li.menu-item-has-children > a::after {
  content: ' \25BE';
  margin-left: 5px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
#primary-menu > li.menu-item-has-children:hover > a::after,
.menu-container > ul > li.menu-item-has-children:hover > a::after { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* ── Level 1 Dropdown Menu ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#primary-menu > li > .sub-menu,
.menu-container > ul > li > .sub-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  min-width: 230px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(10,31,68,0.18);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  list-style: none;
}
/* Show level 1 dropdown on hover */
#primary-menu > li.menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu,
.menu-container > ul > li.menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── Level 2 & Nested Sub-Menu (Flyout) ───────────────────────────────────── */
#primary-menu .sub-menu .sub-menu,
.menu-container .sub-menu .sub-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: calc(100% + 4px);
  background: var(--white);
  min-width: 210px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(10,31,68,0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 10000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  list-style: none;
}
/* Show level 2 dropdown on hover */
#primary-menu .sub-menu li.menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu,
.menu-container .sub-menu li.menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Dropdown item links */
#primary-menu .sub-menu li,
.menu-container .sub-menu li { position: relative; display: block; }

#primary-menu .sub-menu a,
.menu-container .sub-menu a {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
#primary-menu .sub-menu a:hover,
.menu-container .sub-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding-left: 20px;
}

/* Parent sub-item indicator arrow (e.g. Science â–¸) */
#primary-menu .sub-menu li.menu-item-has-children > a::after,
.menu-container .sub-menu li.menu-item-has-children > a::after {
  content: ' \25B8';
  margin-left: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
#primary-menu .sub-menu li.menu-item-has-children:hover > a::after,
.menu-container .sub-menu li.menu-item-has-children:hover > a::after {
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Dropdown accent border top */
#primary-menu > li > .sub-menu::before,
.menu-container > ul > li > .sub-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  left: 20px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── Nav CTA Button ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.header-cta { flex-shrink: 0; }
.header-cta .btn { padding: 10px 22px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ── Hamburger (Mobile Toggle) ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.menu-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--accent); background: rgba(150,220,91,0.08); }
.hamburger-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, width 0.3s ease;
}
.menu-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.menu-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── Mobile Menu Overlay ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mobile-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  z-index: 9997;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.mobile-overlay.active { opacity: 1; }
.mobile-close-bar { display: none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE NAV STYLES (≤ 992px)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .header-cta { display: none; }

  /* Slide-in mobile menu panel */
  #primary-menu,
  .menu-container > ul {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -320px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: -5px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    z-index: 9998;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
    transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  }
  #primary-menu.mobile-open,
  .menu-container > ul.mobile-open { right: 0; }

  /* Mobile top-level links */
  #primary-menu > li,
  .menu-container > ul > li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }

  #primary-menu > li > a,
  .menu-container > ul > li > a {
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }
  #primary-menu > li > a:hover,
  .menu-container > ul > li > a:hover { background: rgba(30,98,179,0.08); color: var(--primary); }

  /* Mobile dropdown arrow */
  #primary-menu > li.menu-item-has-children > a::after,
  .menu-container > ul > li.menu-item-has-children > a::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  #primary-menu > li.menu-item-has-children.mobile-open > a::after,
  .menu-container > ul > li.menu-item-has-children.mobile-open > a::after { content: '−'; }

  /* Mobile sub-menu */
  #primary-menu .sub-menu,
  .menu-container .sub-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: var(--off-white);
    padding: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
    display: block;
  }
  #primary-menu > li.mobile-open > .sub-menu,
  .menu-container > ul > li.mobile-open > .sub-menu { max-height: 500px; }
  #primary-menu .sub-menu::before,
  .menu-container .sub-menu::before { display: none; }

  #primary-menu .sub-menu a,
  .menu-container .sub-menu a {
    padding: 13px 24px 13px 36px;
    border-radius: 0;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  #primary-menu .sub-menu a:hover,
  .menu-container .sub-menu a:hover { background: rgba(30,98,179,0.12); padding-left: 42px; }

  /* Mobile close button area */
  .mobile-close-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--white);
  }
  .mobile-close-bar .mobile-logo { font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .mobile-close-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 4px 8px;
  }

  .mobile-overlay { display: block; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO IMAGE SLIDER
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 92vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Slider track holds all slides stacked */
.slider-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 92vh;
  min-height: 500px;
}

/* Each Slide */
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.9s ease, visibility 0.9s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Particle overlay */
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.25;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.6) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hero content inside slide */
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 3; text-align: center; padding: 40px 0; }
.hero-content { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }

.location-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hero-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.hero-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 60px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stats { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.stat-item {
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  min-width: 110px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.stat-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.stat-number { font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 800; color: #66B3E6; line-height: 1; }
.stat-text { font-size: 0.78rem; opacity: 0.9; margin-top: 5px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }

/* ── Slider Arrows ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}
.slider-prev { left: 24px; }
.slider-next { right: 24px; }

/* ── Dot Indicators ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 60px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
}
.slider-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 0;
}
.slider-dot.active,
.slider-dot:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-color: var(--white);
}

/* ── Progress Bar ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.slider-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  z-index: 10;
}
.slider-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  width: 0%;
  transition: width linear;
}

/* ── Scroll Indicator ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  z-index: 10;
  animation: bounce 2.2s infinite;
}
.scroll-indicator a { color: inherit; display: flex; }
@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px); }
}

/* ── Announcement Banner ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.announcement-banner {
  background: var(--accent);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.announcement-banner a { color: var(--primary-dark); text-decoration: underline; margin-left: 4px; }
.announcement-banner a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

/* ── Section Common ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.section-header.text-center .section-title { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-desc { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 50px; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-medium); }

/* ── About Section ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.about-content p { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.about-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.about-stat-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}
.about-stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }
.about-stat-card .icon { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.about-stat-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.about-stat-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-medium); }

/* ── Programs Section ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.programs-section { background: var(--white); }
.programs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr)); gap: 28px; }
.program-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(50,71,99,0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.program-card .card-overlay-link {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 5;
}
.program-card a:not(.card-overlay-link),
.program-card .program-icon,
.program-card .program-title,
.program-card .program-desc,
.program-card .duration-badge,
.program-card .btn-link {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
}
.program-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 60%, rgba(118,159,192,0.08));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.program-card:hover { border-top-color: #769fc0; transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(50,71,99,0.14); }
.program-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.program-card:hover .btn-link { color: var(--primary-dark); gap: 12px; }
.program-icon { font-size: 2.8rem; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #ffffff; width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 14px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.program-title { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 700; }
.program-desc { color: var(--text-medium); font-size: 0.94rem; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6; }
.duration-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #eef4f9;
  border: 1px solid #d4e0ec;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ── Why Choose Us ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.features-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr)); gap: 28px; }
.feature-box {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 35px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.feature-box:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.feature-box:hover h4 { color: var(--white); }
.feature-box:hover p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.feature-box:hover .feature-icon { background: rgba(150,220,91,0.15); color: var(--accent); }
.feature-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-box h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 12px; transition: var(--transition); }
.feature-box p { font-size: 0.9rem; transition: var(--transition); }

/* ── Clinical Training ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.clinical-section { background: var(--white); }
.hospital-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; }
.hospital-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 45px 35px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hospital-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.hospital-icon { font-size: 4rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hospital-card h3 { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.3rem; }

/* ── Scholarship CTA ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.scholarship-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 90px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.scholarship-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--accent) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  opacity: 0.08;
}
.scholarship-cta .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.scholarship-cta h2 { color: var(--accent); font-size: 2.6rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.scholarship-cta p { font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 650px; margin: 0 auto 40px; opacity: 0.88; }

/* ── Facilities ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.facilities-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.facility-item {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}
.facility-item:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-bottom-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.facility-item .icon-wrapper { color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 14px; transition: var(--transition); }
.facility-item:hover .icon-wrapper { color: var(--accent-dark); }
.facility-item span { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ── Contact Section ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 55px; align-items: start; }
.info-card { display: flex; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 28px; align-items: flex-start; }
.icon-box {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  background: var(--white);
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.info-card h4 { color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 700; }
.info-card p, .info-card a { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-medium); }
.info-card a:hover { color: var(--accent-dark); }
.map-container { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.contact-form-wrapper {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.contact-form-wrapper h3 { color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(150,220,91,0.15);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-message { margin-top: 15px; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 600; display: none; }
.form-message.success { background: rgba(150,220,91,0.15); color: var(--accent-dark); display: block; }
.form-message.error   { background: rgba(220,80,80,0.1); color: #c0392b; display: block; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER — #324763 Rich Navy Palette
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-footer { background: #324763; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); padding-top: 80px; }
.footer-widgets { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 50px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
.footer-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.footer-logo .custom-logo { max-height: 65px; width: auto; display: block; filter: none !important; }
.footer-about { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.footer-social { margin-top: 20px; }
.widget-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.widget-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.footer-menu li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-menu a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.9rem; transition: var(--transition); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.footer-menu a::before { display: none !important; content: none !important; }
.footer-menu a:hover { color: var(--white); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-contact svg { color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.footer-contact a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.88rem; }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-contact span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.site-info { background: #24354c; padding: 20px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.site-info-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.footer-credit { font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* ── Back to Top ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: #324763;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #769fc0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(50,71,99,0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 9990;
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { background: #769fc0; color: #ffffff; transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ── Inner Pages ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-header-hero { background: var(--primary); padding: 80px 0; color: var(--white); text-align: center; }
.page-header-hero .page-title { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 2.5rem; }
.breadcrumbs { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--accent); }

/* ── Course Detail Page ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.course-detail-page .entry-content,
.course-main-content h2 { color: var(--primary); margin-top: 2rem; }
.course-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.5fr 1fr; gap: 45px; align-items: start; }
.course-info-card { background: var(--white); padding: 30px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); position: sticky; top: 110px; }
.course-info-card h3 { color: var(--primary); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--off-white); padding-bottom: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.course-meta { list-style: none; }
.course-meta li { padding: 13px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 0.9rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.course-meta li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.course-meta li strong { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 700; }
.course-features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

/* ── Blog ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 30px; }
.blog-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: var(--transition); }
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.post-thumbnail img { width: 100%; height: 220px; object-fit: cover; }
.post-content { padding: 28px; }
.entry-meta { color: var(--text-light); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.entry-title { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.entry-title a { color: var(--primary); }
.entry-title a:hover { color: var(--accent-dark); }

/* ── 404 Page ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.error-404-page { min-height: 60vh; display: flex; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.error-code { font-size: 8rem; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.error-message { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }

/* ── Scroll Animations ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.fade-in { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(25px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.slide-left { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-30px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.slide-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-widgets { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.8rem; }
  .about-grid, .hospital-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-grid { gap: 40px; }
  .course-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .course-info-card { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-padding { padding: 60px 0; }
  .top-bar-left { gap: 10px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-subtitle { font-size: 1rem; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 12px; }
  .stat-item { padding: 14px 20px; min-width: 100px; }
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-widgets { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 35px; }
  .site-info-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .contact-form-wrapper { padding: 25px 20px; }
  .scholarship-cta h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .course-features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .back-to-top { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANNOUNCEMENT POPUP MODAL
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.balaji-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 25, 40, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}
.balaji-modal-backdrop.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.balaji-modal-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.85) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.balaji-modal-backdrop.show .balaji-modal-card {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}
.balaji-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(36, 50, 72, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.balaji-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.balaji-modal-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 280px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.balaji-modal-body {
  padding: 28px 24px 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.balaji-modal-title {
  color: #324763;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.balaji-modal-desc {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.modal-cta-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .facilities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .top-bar-right { display: none; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ELEMENTOR PAGE BUILDER COMPATIBILITY & STYLES
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.elementor-page-wrapper,
.elementor-fullwidth-wrapper,
.elementor-canvas-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.elementor-page .site-main { padding: 0; }
.elementor-section { max-width: 100%; }
.elementor-widget { margin-bottom: 0; }
body.elementor-page .entry-header { display: none; }