/* CSS Variables & Theme */
:root {
    --primary: #0a1628;
    --primary-light: #1a365d;
    --primary-dark: #050d1a;
    --secondary: #c9a227;
    --secondary-light: #e8d5a3;
    --secondary-dark: #a88420;
    --accent: #e63946;
    --accent-light: #f4a4a4;
    --success: #2a9d8f;
    --info: #3b82f6;
    --warning: #f59e0b;
    --bg-light: #f8fafc;
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    --text-dark: #1e293b;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    --text-light: #94a3b8;
    --border-light: #e2e8f0;
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-xl: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #1e3a5f 50%, #0a1628 100%);
    --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a227 0%, #e8d5a3 50%, #c9a227 100%);
    --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.85) 50%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.7) 100%);
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 20px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Reset & Base */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', 'Hind Siliguri', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--bg-white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body.lang-bn {
    font-family: 'Hind Siliguri', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

ul,
ol {
    list-style: none;
}

/* Typography */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.text-gradient {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* ============================================
           TOP BAR & LANGUAGE SWITCHER
           ============================================ */
.top-bar {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.top-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.top-bar i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.lang-switcher {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: white;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.lang-switcher:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.lang-switcher i {
    color: inherit;
}

/* ============================================
           NOTICE TICKER
           ============================================ */
.notice-ticker {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #dc2626);
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.ticker-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-item i {
    color: var(--secondary-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

@keyframes ticker-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
           NAVIGATION
           ============================================ */
.main-nav {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    padding: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1030;
}

.main-nav.scrolled {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.navbar-brand {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 0;
}

.brand-logo {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.brand-logo:hover {
    transform: rotateY(360deg);
    transition: transform 0.8s;
}

.brand-text small {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-radius:10px; 
    margin: 0 4px;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 18px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    background-color: rgba(200, 200 ,200 ,0.2) !important;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    animation: dropdown-fade 0.25s ease;
    min-width: 220px;
}

@keyframes dropdown-fade {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.dropdown-item {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.dropdown-item i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu{
    display:block;
    margin-top:0;
}

.dropdown-menu .dropdown{
    position:relative;
}

.dropdown-menu .dropdown-menu{
    top:0;
    left:100%;
    margin-top:-1px;
    display:none;
}

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

/* Mega Menu */
.mega-menu {
    width: 800px;
    padding: 30px;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
}

.mega-menu-title {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mega-menu-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 0;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.mega-menu-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 8px;
}

.mega-menu-link i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    width: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.btn-apply {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: white !important;
    padding: 12px 28px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-left: 8px;
}

.btn-apply:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.4);
    color: var(--secondary) !important;
}

/* ============================================
           HERO SECTION
           ============================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562774053-701939374585?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=2000&q=80') center/cover;
    opacity: 0.12;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
}

.hero-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.particle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.25;
    animation: particle-float 20s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes particle-float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) translateX(0);
        opacity: 0.25;
    }

    25% {
        transform: translateY(-80px) translateX(40px);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-40px) translateX(-30px);
        opacity: 0.35;
    }

    75% {
        transform: translateY(-100px) translateX(20px);
        opacity: 0.45;
    }
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 140px 0 100px;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
    color: var(--secondary-light);
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero-badge i {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
    color: var(--secondary);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-title .highlight::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 8px;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-light);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
}

.btn-hero-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: white;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-hero-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Smart Search */
.smart-search {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.smart-search input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 60px 16px 28px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: white;
    font-size: 1rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.smart-search input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.smart-search input:focus {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
}

.smart-search button {
    position: absolute;
    right: 6px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border: none;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.smart-search button:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-light);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}

/* Hero Stats Bar */
.hero-stats {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.hero-stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.hero-stat-number {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero Image Side */
.hero-image-side {
    position: relative;
}

.hero-image-main {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 3px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
}

.hero-float-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: white;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    animation: float-card 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-float-card.card-1 {
    bottom: -20px;
    left: -30px;
}

.hero-float-card.card-2 {
    top: 20px;
    right: -20px;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

@keyframes float-card {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px);
    }
}

.float-card-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.float-card-icon.success {
    background: rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.1);
    color: var(--success);
}

.float-card-icon.info {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--info);
}

/* ============================================
           QUICK ACCESS BAR
           ============================================ */
.quick-access {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.quick-access-item {
    padding: 35px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.quick-access-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.quick-access-item:hover {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.quick-access-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.2);
}

.quick-access-item:hover .quick-access-icon {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: rotateY(360deg);
}

.quick-access-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.quick-access-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ============================================
           SECTION COMMON STYLES
           ============================================ */
.section-padding {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
    color: var(--secondary-dark);
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================
           PROGRAM CARDS
           ============================================ */
.program-card {
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.program-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.program-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.program-card:hover .program-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.program-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.program-body {
    padding: 30px;
}

.program-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.program-card:hover .program-icon {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.program-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.program-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.program-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.program-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.program-meta-item i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ============================================
           RESEARCH SECTION
           ============================================ */
.research-section {
    background: var(--primary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.research-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.research-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.research-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 40px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.research-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
}

.research-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.research-card:hover .research-icon {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.research-card h4 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.research-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.research-stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.research-stat i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ============================================
           FACULTY SECTION
           ============================================ */
.faculty-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    background: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
}

.faculty-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.faculty-img {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    padding: 4px;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faculty-card:hover .faculty-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
}

.faculty-dept {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.faculty-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.faculty-role {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.faculty-social {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.faculty-social a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faculty-social a:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ============================================
           ADMISSION SECTION
           ============================================ */
.admission-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-light) 0%, #eef2ff 100%);
}

.btn-gold {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
    border: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
}

/* ============================================
           COUNTER SECTION
           ============================================ */
.counter-section {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.counter-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100"><circle cx="50" cy="50" r="40" fill="none" stroke="rgba(201,162,39,0.05)" stroke-width="0.5"/></svg>');
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.counter-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 50px 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.counter-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.counter-item:hover .counter-icon {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: rotateY(360deg);
    transition: transform 0.8s;
}

.counter-number {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.counter-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================
           ANIMATIONS & UTILITIES
           ============================================ */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.animate-on-scroll.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.delay-4 {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.delay-5 {
    transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
}

/* Selection */
::selection {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Focus styles */
*:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ============================================
           RESPONSIVE DESIGN
           ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .mega-menu {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 700px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 100px 0 80px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .mega-menu {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: none;
    }

    .navbar-collapse {
        background: var(--bg-white);
        padding: 20px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .nav-link {
        padding: 10px 0 !important;
    }

    .nav-link::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .btn-apply {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 10px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .quick-access-item {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        position: relative;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .hero-stat-item {
        padding: 20px 10px;
    }

    .section-padding {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .quick-access-item {
        padding: 25px 15px;
    }

    .program-body {
        padding: 22px;
    }

    .research-card {
        padding: 28px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .btn-hero-primary,
    .btn-hero-outline {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .smart-search {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Print styles */
@media print {

    .top-bar,
    .main-nav,
    .notice-ticker {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .section-padding {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }

    .animate-on-scroll {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}