.phd-journey{
    padding:70px 0;
    background:#f8fafc;
}

.section-head{
    text-align:left;
 
    margin:auto;
}

.curriculum-intro{
    margin-top:12px;
    color:#5b6472;
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.7;
}

.journey-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:20px;
    margin-top:40px;
}

.journey-card{
    position:relative;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:22px;
    border:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    transition:.3s ease;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.journey-card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    height:4px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f26522,#002147);
}

.journey-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.step-badge{
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#002147;
    color:#fff;
    font-size:16px;
    font-weight:700;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    margin-bottom:14px;
}

.journey-card h3{
    font-size:18px;
    line-height:1.4;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    color:#002147;
    font-weight:700;
}

.journey-card ul{
    list-style:none;
    padding:0;
    margin:0;
}

.journey-card ul li{
    position:relative;
    padding-left:20px;
    margin-bottom:9px;
    color:#4b5563;
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.6;
}

.journey-card ul li:before{
    content:"•";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    top:0;
    color:#f26522;
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:700;
}

@media(max-width:991px){

    .journey-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

}

@media(max-width:576px){

    .phd-journey{
        padding:60px 4%;
    }

    .journey-grid{
        gap:16px;
        margin-top:30px;
    }

    .journey-card{
        padding:18px;
        border-radius:14px;
    }

    .journey-card h3{
        font-size:17px;
    }

    .journey-card ul li{
        font-size:13px;
        margin-bottom:8px;
    }

    .curriculum-intro{
        font-size:14px;
    }

}


#fees{
    padding:80px 0;
    background:#f7fafc;
}

.text-center{
    text-align:center;
}

.divider{
    width:80px;
    height:4px;
    background:#0b6fa4;
    margin:15px auto 40px;
    border-radius:10px;
}

.fees-wrapper{
    display:flex;
    gap:30px;
    align-items:stretch;
}

.programme-details {
    flex: 1.5;
    display: grid;
    /* grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); */
    gap: 12px;
}

.detail-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 15px 21px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    border-left: 4px solid #002147;
}

.detail-box span {
    /* display: block; */
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.detail-box h4{
    margin:0;
    font-size:18px;
    line-height:1.4;
    color:#222;
}

.fees-card{
    flex:1;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b6fa4,#043d5b);
    color:#fff;
    padding:35px;
    border-radius:20px;
    text-align:center;
    box-shadow:0 10px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

.fees-label{
    font-size:18px;
    opacity:.9;
}

.fees-amount{
    font-size:48px;
    font-weight:700;
    margin:15px 0;
}
.reveal.text-left.sadafds.visible {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.fees-amount span{
    font-size:28px;
}

.fees-period{
    font-size:16px;
    margin-bottom:20px;
    opacity:.9;
}

.fees-note{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    padding:15px;
    border-radius:12px;
    font-size:14px;
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.fees-cta{
    display:flex;
    gap:12px;
    justify-content:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.btn-primary{
    background:#fff;
    color:#0b6fa4;
    padding:12px 22px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:8px;
    font-weight:600;
    text-decoration:none;
    cursor:pointer;
}

.btn-primary:hover{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
}

/* Mobile */
@media(max-width:991px){

    .fees-wrapper{
        flex-direction:column;
    }

    .programme-details{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .fees-card{
        width:100%;
    }

    .fees-amount{
        font-size:40px;
    }
}

.sticky-contact-left{
    position:fixed;
    left:0;
    top:50%;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
    z-index:9999;
    
    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;
    transition:all .3s ease;
}

.sticky-contact-left.show{
    opacity:1;
    visibility:visible;
}
.sticky-contact-left a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 10px 0;
    padding: 6px 9px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 0 50px 50px 0;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}
.sticky-call-btn{
    background:#0d6efd;
}

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

.sticky-contact-left i{
    font-size:22px;
    line-height:1;
}


.recog-grid{
    display:flex;
    gap:12px;
    overflow-x:auto;
    overflow-y:hidden;
    padding-bottom:10px;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    scrollbar-width:none;
}

.recog-grid::-webkit-scrollbar{
    display:none;
}

.recog-card{
    min-width:280px;
    flex:0 0 auto;
    scroll-snap-align:start;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:15px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.recog-icon{
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.recog-name{
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:600;
    line-height:1.4;
}

/* ─── COURSES SECTION ─── */
  .courses-section { background: #fff; }
  .faculty-tabs {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }

  .faculty-tab {
    background: #f5f7ff; border: 2px solid transparent;
    color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s; white-space: nowrap;
   
  }
  .faculty-tab:hover, .faculty-tab.active {
    background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy);
  }
  .faculty-panel { display: none; animation: fadeInUp .4s ease; }
  .faculty-panel.active { display: block; }
  .courses-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.course-pill {
    background: #f5f7ff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all .2s;
    cursor: default;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
  .course-pill:hover {
    background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }



:root {
  --orange: #f26522;
  --navy: #002147;
  --navy-light: #003366;
  --orange-dark: #d4541a;
  --cream: #fdf8f3;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --gray: #f5f5f5;
  --text: #1a1a2e;
  --text-light: #555;
  --border: #e0ddd8;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

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

body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ─── HEADER ─────────────────────────────────────── */
header {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 0 5%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.logo-text.py-2 img {
    width: 67%;
}
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-circle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-circle svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; fill: white; }

.logo-text { color: white; }
.logo-text .uni { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; }
.logo-text .tagline { font-size: .65rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; }

nav { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
nav a {
  color: #333;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all .2s;
}
nav a:hover { color: #f26522; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--orange) !important;
  color: white !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--orange-dark) !important; }

.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 5px; }
.hamburger span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: white; border-radius: 2px; transition: .3s; }

/* ─── HERO ───────────────────────────────────────── */
#hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #003a70 55%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 32px 5% 47px;
}

#hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(242,101,34,.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(242,101,34,.08) 0%, transparent 40%);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(242,101,34,.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,101,34,.4);
  color: #ffb085;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fadeUp .6s ease both;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-badge::before { content: '●'; font-size: .5rem; animation: pulse 1.5s infinite; }

@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity:1; } 50% { opacity:.3; } }

.hero-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  animation: fadeUp .6s .1s ease both;
}
.hero-title .doc { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 3rem); font-weight: 700; opacity: .7; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.hero-title .phd { font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem); font-weight: 900; display: block; color: var(--orange); line-height: 1; }

.hero-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  animation: fadeUp .6s .2s ease both;
}

.hero-batch {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  animation: fadeUp .6s .3s ease both;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  animation: fadeUp .6s .4s ease both;
}

.stat { text-align: left; }
.stat .num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--orange); line-height: 1; }
.stat .lbl { font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; }

.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; animation: fadeUp .6s .5s ease both; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--orange-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(242,101,34,.4); }

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: white;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: white; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }

/* ─── HERO FORM ──────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-form-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  animation: fadeUp .6s .3s ease both;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), var(--navy));
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}

.form-heading {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.form-sub { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 20px; }

.form-group { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--gray);
  transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
  outline: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  background: white;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(242,101,34,.1);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }

.btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.btn-submit:hover { background: var(--orange-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(242,101,34,.35); }

.form-note { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-light); text-align: center; margin-top: 10px; }

/* ─── SECTION BASE ───────────────────────────────── */
section { padding: 50px 5%; }
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section-label { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.section-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-desc { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 680px; }
.divider { width: 60px; height: 4px; background: var(--orange); border-radius: 2px; margin: 16px 0; }

/* ─── RECOGNITION ────────────────────────────────── */
#recognition { background: var(--cream); }
.recog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.recog-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: all .25s;
  cursor: default;
}
.recog-card:hover { border-color: var(--orange); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(242,101,34,.12); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.recog-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
 border: 2px solid #f26522;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  padding: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.recog-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; fill: white; }
.recog-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.3; }
.recog-tag { font-size: .73rem; color: var(--orange); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; }

/* ─── ABOUT ──────────────────────────────────────── */
#about {
  background: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.about-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #004080 100%);
  min-height: 400px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px;
}
.about-visual::after {
  content: 'Ph.D';
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -10px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-quote {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.about-quote::before { content: '"'; font-size: 4rem; color: var(--orange); line-height: 0; vertical-align: -1rem; margin-right: 4px; }
.about-text p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* ─── HIGHLIGHTS ─────────────────────────────────── */
#highlights { background: var(--navy); }
#highlights .section-title { color: white; }
#highlights .section-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
#highlights .divider { background: var(--orange); }

.highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.highlight-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: all .25s;
}
.highlight-card:hover { background: rgba(242,101,34,.12); border-color: var(--orange); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.highlight-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--orange);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.highlight-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; color: white; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.highlight-desc { font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ─── ELIGIBILITY ────────────────────────────────── */
#eligibility { background: var(--cream); }
.elig-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; margin-top: 48px; }

.elig-list { list-style: none; }
.elig-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.elig-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.elig-num {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.docs-box {
  background: white;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
}
.docs-box h3 { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.docs-box h3::before { content: '📄'; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.docs-list { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6px; }
.docs-list li { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--text-light); padding: 6px 0 6px 18px; position: relative; }
.docs-list li::before { content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--orange); font-weight: 700; }

/* ─── CURRICULUM ─────────────────────────────────── */
#curriculum { background: #fdf8f3; }
.curriculum-intro { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 700px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.papers-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.paper-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, #003a70 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .25s;
}
.paper-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.paper-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px; right: -30px;
  width: 100px; height: 100px;
  background: rgba(242,101,34,.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.paper-label { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.paper-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 900; color: white; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.paper-name { font-weight: 700; color: white; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
.paper-credits {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ─── FEES ───────────────────────────────────────── */
#fees { background: #fff; }
.fees-card {
    background: white;
    border: 2px solid var(--navy);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 13px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0px auto 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.fees-note ul li {
    text-align: left;
    margin: 10px 0;
    color: #000;
}
.fees-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), var(--navy));
}
section.sss {
    padding: 0 5% 45px 5%;
}
.fees-label { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-light); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.fees-amount {  font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.fees-amount span { color: var(--orange); }
.fees-period { color: var(--text-light); font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.fees-note { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-light); background: var(--gray); padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 0px; }
.fees-cta { margin-top: 8px; }

/* ─── CAREERS ────────────────────────────────────── */
#careers { background: #fdf8f3; }
.careers-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px; }
.career-card {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: all .25s;
}
.career-card:hover { border-color: var(--orange); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(242,101,34,.1); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.career-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(242,101,34,.1), rgba(242,101,34,.05));
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}
.career-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.career-items { list-style: none; }
.career-items li { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--text-light); padding: 5px 0 5px 16px; position: relative; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border); }
.career-items li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.career-items li::before { content: '→'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--orange); font-size: .75rem; }

/* ─── WHY SVUS ───────────────────────────────────── */
#why { background: var(--navy); }
#why .section-title { color: white; }
#why .divider { background: var(--orange); }

.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px; }
.why-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: all .25s;
}
.why-card:hover { background: rgba(242,101,34,.1); border-color: var(--orange); }
.why-icon { font-size: 2.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.why-title { font-weight: 700; color: white; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-desc { font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ─── RESEARCH SUPPORT ───────────────────────────── */
#research { background: var(--cream); }
.research-items {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 0px;
}
.research-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 12px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: all .25s;
}
.research-item:hover { border-color: var(--orange); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(242,101,34,.12); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.research-item .icon { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.research-item .label { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.4; }

/* ─── ABOUT UNIVERSITY ───────────────────────────── */
#about-uni { background: white; }

.about-uni-text p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.about-uni-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.uni-stat {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.uni-stat .n { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--orange); }
.uni-stat .l { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; margin-top: 4px; }

/* ─── ADMISSION PROCESS ──────────────────────────── */
#admission { background: var(--cream); }
.steps-timeline { position: relative; margin-top: 48px; }
.steps-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--orange), var(--navy));
}
.step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 0 0 36px 0;
}
.step:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.step-num {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(242,101,34,.3);
}
.step-content { padding-top: 10px; }
.step-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.step-desc { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ─── FAQ ────────────────────────────────────────── */
#faq { background: white; }
.faq-grid { max-width: 800px; margin: 48px auto 0; }
.faq-item {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .2s;
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--orange); }
.faq-q {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: .95rem;
  user-select: none;
  background: white;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q { background: rgba(242,101,34,.04); }
.faq-q .arrow { width: 22px; height: 22px; background: var(--gray); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .7rem; transition: transform .3s, background .2s; flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); background: var(--orange); color: white; }
.faq-a {
  padding: 0 24px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .35s ease, padding .35s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 400px; padding: 0 24px 20px; }

/* ─── MODAL ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.65);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}
.modal-overlay.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.modal {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(.95) translateY(20px);
  transition: all .3s;
 
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.modal-overlay.active .modal { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
.modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: var(--gray);
  border: none; border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.modal-close:hover { background: var(--border); }
.modal-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.modal-sub { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* ─── SUCCESS STATE ──────────────────────────────── */
.success-msg {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
}
.success-msg .check { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.success-msg h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.success-msg p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-light); }

/* ─── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────── */
footer {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: white;
    padding: 14px 5% 13px;
    text-align: center;
}
button.btn-primary.sds {
    background: #002147;
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.footer-brand .logo-text .uni { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.footer-about { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 16px; max-width: 300px; }
.footer-heading { font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--orange); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-links { list-style: none; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); text-decoration: none; font-size: .85rem; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.footer-contact-item { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.footer-divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; flex-wrap: gap; }
.footer-copy { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }

/* ─── ANIMATIONS ─────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ─────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .papers-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .research-items { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  nav { display: none; }
  nav.open { display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: fixed; top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--navy); padding: 20px; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3); z-index: 999; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr;     gap: 10px;}
  .hero-form-card { order: 1; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
  .recog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-grid, .about-uni-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .elig-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .docs-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .papers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .research-items { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; text-align: center; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #003a70 55%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 33px 3% 38px;
}
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: #fff;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .3s;
}
#fees {
    padding: 60px 4%;
    background: #f7fafc;
}
.fees-amount {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.why-card {
  
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sticky-contact-left a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 0 50px 50px 0;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}
a.btn-primary.sdsad {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
}
.sticky-contact-left {
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    top: auto;
    bottom: 10%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}
.fees-cta button.btn-primary {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.career-card {
    
    margin-bottom: 0px;
}
.reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
   
}
.reveal.admissons.visible {
    display: block !important;
}
.reveal.admissons {
    display: block !important;
}

.steps-timeline {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.float-enquiry {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,33,71,.4);
    z-index: 888;
    transition: all .25s;

    animation: none !important;
    width: 100%;
}
.paper-card {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, #003a70 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .25s;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.highlight-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    transition: all .25s;
 
}
.about-visual {
 
    padding: 13px;
}
.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 4px;
    right: 4px;
    width: 25px;
    height: 21px;
    background: var(--gray);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background .2s;
}
.modal {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px;
    max-width: 520px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transform: scale(.95) translateY(20px);
    transition: all .3s;
    overflow-y: auto;
}
.about-text p {

    text-align: justify;
}
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--orange);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}
.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    animation: fadeUp .6s .5s ease both;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    display: none;
}


    .recog-grid{
        display:flex;
        overflow-x:auto;
        gap:12px;
        scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
        scrollbar-width:none;
    }

    .recog-grid::-webkit-scrollbar{
        display:none;
    }

    .recog-card{
        min-width:280px;
        flex:0 0 auto;
        scroll-snap-align:start;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  section { padding: 60px 4%; }
  .recog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .papers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .research-items { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .careers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-uni-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ─── SCROLL TOP ─────────────────────────────────── */
#scrollTop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: white;
  border: none; border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(242,101,34,.4);
  z-index: 888;
  transition: all .25s;
}
#scrollTop:hover { background: var(--orange-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
#scrollTop.show { display: flex; }

/* ─── FLOATING ENQUIRY ───────────────────────────── */
.float-enquiry {
  display:none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,33,71,.4);
  z-index: 888;
  transition: all .25s;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  animation: floatBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-enquiry:hover { background: var(--orange); transform: translateY(-2px); }
@keyframes floatBounce { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-4px); } }