:root {
      --primary: #002b5c;
      --primary-light: #003f80;
      --primary-dark: #001a33;
      --secondary: #ed9709;
      --secondary-light: #fbb03b;
      --secondary-dark: #c47d07;
      --accent: #0a5ca8;
      --accent-light: #1a7ad4;
      --light-bg: #f4f7fb;
      --cream: #fdfaf3;
      --dark-text: #1c2a3a;
      --muted: #6b7a8f;
      --border-soft: #e3ebf3;
      --success: #10b981;
      --info: #3b82f6;
      --white: #ffffff;
      --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,43,92,0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,43,92,0.10);
      --shadow-lg: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,43,92,0.16);
      --radius-sm: 10px;
      --radius-md: 18px;
      --radius-lg: 24px;
      --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    * { box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; }

    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

    body {
      font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
      color: var(--dark-text);
      background-color: #ffffff;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      position: relative;
      line-height: 1.7;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
      font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    a { transition: var(--transition); }
    img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

    @keyframes gradientShift {
      0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
      50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
      100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    }
    @keyframes float {
      0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
      50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
    }
    @keyframes pulseGlow {
      0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(237,151,9,0.4); }
      50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(237,151,9,0); }
    }
    @keyframes shimmer {
      0% { background-position: -200% center; }
      100% { background-position: 200% center; }
    }

    /* ============ TOP BAR ============ */
    .top-bar {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
      background-size: 200% auto;
      animation: gradientShift 8s ease infinite;
      min-height: 40px;
      font-size: 13px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      padding: 8px 40px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1000;
      border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(237,151,9,0.3);
    }
    .top-bar a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
    .top-bar a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
    .top-bar .top-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .top-bar .divider { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin: 0 4px; }
    .top-bar .highlight-link {
      background: rgba(237,151,9,0.2);
      padding: 4px 14px;
      border-radius: 30px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(237,151,9,0.4);
    }
    .top-bar .highlight-link:hover { background: var(--secondary); color: #fff; }

    /* ============ HEADER BANNER ============ */
    #banner {
      padding: 22px 0;
      border-bottom: 5px solid var(--secondary);
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    #banner::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -50%; right: -10%;
      width: 400px; height: 400px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(237,151,9,0.08), transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    #banner h3 {
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      color: var(--primary);
      margin: 0;
      font-size: 26px;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }
    #banner p {
      color: var(--secondary-dark);
      letter-spacing: 4px;
      font-size: 12px;
      margin: 6px 0 0;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    #banner img {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    #banner img:hover { transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-2deg); }

    /* ============ NAVBAR (Desktop) ============ */
    #navbar {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
      padding: 0;
      z-index: 997;
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
    }
    #navbar > .container {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }
    #navbar > .container > ul {
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }
    #navbar > .container > ul > li {
      position: relative;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    #navbar a, #navbar a:focus {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 16px 14px;
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--primary);
      white-space: nowrap;
      transition: var(--transition);
      text-decoration: none;
      letter-spacing: 0.2px;
      position: relative;
    }
    #navbar > .container > ul > li > a::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
      width: 60%;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-light));
      border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }
    #navbar > .container > ul > li > a:hover::before,
    #navbar > .container > ul > li > a.active::before {
      transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
    }
    #navbar > .container > ul > li > a:hover,
    #navbar > .container > ul > li > a.active,
    #navbar > .container > ul > li:hover > a {
      color: var(--secondary-dark);
    }
    #navbar > .container > ul > li > a.active { font-weight: 700; }

    /* Desktop Dropdowns */
    #navbar .dropdown > ul {
      display: block;
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      top: calc(100% + 8px);
      margin: 0;
      padding: 12px 0;
      background: #fff;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary);
      border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition);
      min-width: 240px;
      z-index: 99;
      flex-direction: column;
      transform: translateY(8px);
      list-style: none;
    }
    #navbar .dropdown:hover > ul {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
      top: 100%;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    #navbar .dropdown ul li { width: 100%; list-style: none; }
    #navbar .dropdown ul a {
      padding: 10px 22px;
      font-size: 13px;
      color: var(--primary);
      display: block;
      text-align: left;
      border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    }
    #navbar .dropdown ul a::before { display: none; }
    #navbar .dropdown ul a:hover {
      background: var(--light-bg);
      color: var(--secondary-dark);
      padding-left: 28px;
      border-left-color: var(--secondary);
    }
    #navbar .dropdown .dropdown > ul {
      left: 100%;
      top: 0;
      border-top: none;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary);
      border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    }
    #navbar .dropdown .dropdown:hover > ul { top: 0; }

    /* Mobile Toggle */
    .mobile-nav-toggle {
      display: none;
      font-size: 28px;
      cursor: pointer;
      color: var(--primary);
      line-height: 1;
      padding: 8px 12px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      transition: var(--transition);
      background: transparent;
      border: none;
    }
    .mobile-nav-toggle:hover { background: var(--light-bg); color: var(--secondary); }

    /* ============ MOBILE NAVIGATION OVERLAY ============ */
    .mobile-nav-overlay {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0,20,45,0.6);
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      z-index: 10000;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
    }
    .mobile-nav-overlay.active {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
    }

    .mobile-nav-panel {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      width: 85%;
      max-width: 400px;
      background: #fff;
      z-index: 10001;
      transform: translateX(-100%);
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      box-shadow: 8px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .mobile-nav-panel.open {
      transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .mobile-nav-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
      padding: 20px 22px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      border-bottom: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    }
    .mobile-nav-header .brand {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .mobile-nav-header .brand img {
      height: 42px;
      width: auto;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
    }
    .mobile-nav-header .brand-text h4 {
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 800;
      margin: 0;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .mobile-nav-header .brand-text span {
      color: var(--secondary-light);
      font-size: 10px;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    .mobile-nav-close {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border: none;
      color: #fff;
      width: 38px;
      height: 38px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 20px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .mobile-nav-close:hover {
      background: var(--secondary);
      transform: rotate(90deg);
    }

    .mobile-nav-body {
      flex: 1;
      overflow-y: auto;
      overscroll-behavior: contain;
      -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
      padding: 8px 0 100px;
    }
    .mobile-nav-body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
    .mobile-nav-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
      background: var(--border-soft);
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .mobile-nav-list {
      list-style: none;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }
    .mobile-nav-list > li {
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
    }
    .mobile-nav-list > li > a {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 15px 22px;
      color: var(--primary);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 14.5px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
    }
    .mobile-nav-list > li > a::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      top: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      width: 0;
      background: var(--secondary);
      transition: width 0.3s ease;
    }
    .mobile-nav-list > li > a:hover::before,
    .mobile-nav-list > li > a.active::before {
      width: 4px;
    }
    .mobile-nav-list > li > a:hover,
    .mobile-nav-list > li > a.active {
      background: var(--light-bg);
      color: var(--secondary-dark);
      padding-left: 26px;
    }
    .mobile-nav-list > li > a .arrow {
      font-size: 18px;
      color: var(--secondary);
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-left: 8px;
    }
    .mobile-nav-list > li > a.expanded .arrow {
      transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    /* Submenu (Level 1) */
    .mobile-submenu {
      list-style: none;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      max-height: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      background: #f8fafc;
      border-top: 0 solid var(--border-soft);
    }
    .mobile-submenu.open {
      max-height: 1200px;
      border-top-width: 1px;
    }
    .mobile-submenu > li {
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(227,235,243,0.6);
    }
    .mobile-submenu > li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

    .mobile-submenu > li > a {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 13px 22px 13px 34px;
      color: var(--primary);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 13.5px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
    }
    .mobile-submenu > li > a::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 20px;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--border-soft);
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .mobile-submenu > li > a:hover,
    .mobile-submenu > li > a.active {
      background: #fff;
      color: var(--secondary-dark);
      padding-left: 38px;
    }
    .mobile-submenu > li > a:hover::before,
    .mobile-submenu > li > a.active::before {
      background: var(--secondary);
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
    }
    .mobile-submenu > li > a .arrow {
      font-size: 16px;
      color: var(--secondary);
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .mobile-submenu > li > a.expanded .arrow {
      transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    /* Sub-submenu (Level 2) */
    .mobile-submenu-l2 {
      list-style: none;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      max-height: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      background: #fff;
    }
    .mobile-submenu-l2.open {
      max-height: 1000px;
    }
    .mobile-submenu-l2 > li {
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(227,235,243,0.4);
    }
    .mobile-submenu-l2 > li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .mobile-submenu-l2 > li > a {
      display: block;
      padding: 12px 22px 12px 50px;
      color: var(--muted);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 13px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
    }
    .mobile-submenu-l2 > li > a::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 36px;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 4px;
      height: 4px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--border-soft);
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .mobile-submenu-l2 > li > a:hover {
      color: var(--secondary-dark);
      background: var(--light-bg);
      padding-left: 54px;
    }
    .mobile-submenu-l2 > li > a:hover::before {
      background: var(--secondary);
    }

    /* Mobile nav footer CTA */
    .mobile-nav-footer {
      padding: 20px 22px;
      background: var(--light-bg);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .mobile-nav-footer .btn-apply-mobile {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 10px;
      width: 100%;
      padding: 14px 20px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-light));
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 14px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      text-decoration: none;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(237,151,9,0.4);
      transition: var(--transition);
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }
    .mobile-nav-footer .btn-apply-mobile:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(237,151,9,0.55);
      color: #fff;
    }
    .mobile-nav-footer .mobile-contact {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-top: 14px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .mobile-nav-footer .mobile-contact a {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      color: var(--primary);
      font-size: 12.5px;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .mobile-nav-footer .mobile-contact a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
    .mobile-nav-footer .mobile-contact a i { color: var(--secondary); }

    /* ============ SOCIAL MEDIA SIDEBAR ============ */
    .social-sidebar {
      position: fixed;
      left: 0;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      z-index: 999;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 3px;
      background: rgba(0, 43, 92, 0.94);
      padding: 14px 10px;
      border-radius: 0 18px 18px 0;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-left: none;
    }
    .social-sidebar a {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 18px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      transition: var(--transition);
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .social-sidebar a:hover {
      background: var(--secondary);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateX(6px) scale(1.1);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(237,151,9,0.5);
    }
    .social-sidebar a.whatsapp:hover { background: #25D366; }
    .social-sidebar a.facebook:hover { background: #1877F2; }
    .social-sidebar a.twitter:hover { background: #1DA1F2; }
    .social-sidebar a.instagram:hover { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888); }
    .social-sidebar a.linkedin:hover { background: #0A66C2; }
    .social-sidebar a.youtube:hover { background: #FF0000; }

    /* ============ HERO SLIDESHOW ============ */
    #hero {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-bottom: 6px solid var(--secondary);
      line-height: 0;
      font-size: 0;
    }
    .slideshow-frame {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: #f0f4f8;
      line-height: 0;
      font-size: 0;
      display: block;
    }
    .slide {
      display: none;
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
      background: #f0f4f8;
      line-height: normal;
      font-size: 14px;
    }
    .slide.active { display: block; }
    .slide img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: center center;
      display: block;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }
    .slide-caption {
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      padding: 80px 50px 35px;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,20,45,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,20,45,0.6) 50%, transparent 100%);
      color: #fff;
      text-align: left;
      line-height: normal;
      font-size: 14px;
    }
    .slide-caption h5 {
      font-size: 34px;
      font-weight: 800;
      margin: 0 0 8px;
      text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1.25;
      max-width: 700px;
    }
    .slide-caption span {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--secondary-light);
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.3;
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 4px 14px;
      background: rgba(237,151,9,0.2);
      border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary);
      border-radius: 3px;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .slide-nav {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 54px;
      height: 54px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
      border: none;
      color: var(--primary);
      font-size: 24px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 5;
      transition: var(--transition);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .slide-nav:hover {
      background: var(--secondary);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(237,151,9,0.5);
    }
    .slide-prev { left: 30px; }
    .slide-next { right: 30px; }
    .slide-dots {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 30px;
      right: 50px;
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      z-index: 5;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .slide-dots button {
      width: 14px;
      height: 14px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
      background: transparent;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 0;
      transition: var(--transition);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .slide-dots button.active {
      background: var(--secondary);
      border-color: var(--secondary);
      transform: scale(1.4);
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(237,151,9,0.7);
    }

    /* ============ BUTTONS ============ */
    .btn-academic {
      display: inline-block;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-light));
      color: #fff;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 14px 36px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 14px;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(237,151,9,0.4);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .btn-academic:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-dark), var(--secondary));
      color: #fff;
      text-decoration: none;
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(237,151,9,0.55);
    }

    /* ============ SECTION TITLES ============ */
    .section-title { margin-bottom: 50px; }
    .section-title h2 {
      font-size: 12px;
      letter-spacing: 2.5px;
      font-weight: 800;
      padding: 10px 26px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-bg), #e8eef6);
      color: var(--primary);
      display: inline-block;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border-radius: 50px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .section-title h2::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: -100%;
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(237,151,9,0.2), transparent);
      animation: shimmer 3s infinite;
    }
    .section-title p {
      color: var(--primary);
      margin: 18px 0 0 0;
      font-size: 38px;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
      letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }
    .section-title p::after {
      content: "";
      display: block;
      width: 80px;
      height: 5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-light));
      margin: 18px auto 0;
      border-radius: 4px;
    }
    .section-title.text-start p::after { margin-left: 0; }

    /* ============ MARQUEE ============ */
    .announce-marquee {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary) 50%, var(--primary-dark));
      padding: 14px 0;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary);
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }
    .announce-marquee::before {
      content: 'LATEST';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      top: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-light));
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      padding: 0 24px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      z-index: 2;
      border-radius: 0 50px 50px 0;
      box-shadow: 4px 0 15px rgba(237,151,9,0.4);
    }
    .announce-marquee span { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; }
    .announce-marquee a { text-decoration: none; }
    .announce-marquee a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

    /* ============ NOTICE TICKER BAR ============ */
    .notice-ticker-bar {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a2e, #16213e, #1a1a2e);
      background-size: 200% auto;
      animation: gradientShift 10s ease infinite;
      padding: 12px 0;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .notice-ticker-bar .ticker-label {
      background: var(--secondary);
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      padding: 6px 18px;
      border-radius: 30px;
      display: inline-block;
      margin-right: 15px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .notice-ticker-bar .ticker-content {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 40px;
      animation: tickerScroll 25s linear infinite;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    @keyframes tickerScroll {
      0% { transform: translateX(0); }
      100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    }
    .notice-ticker-bar .ticker-item {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .notice-ticker-bar .ticker-item i { color: var(--secondary-light); font-size: 14px; }
    .notice-ticker-bar .ticker-item a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
    .notice-ticker-bar .ticker-item a:hover { color: var(--secondary-light); }

    /* ============ ABOUT ============ */
    .about-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    }
    .about-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }
    .about-img-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
    .about-img-wrap::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      border: 6px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* ============ ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS ============ */
    .faculty-highlight {
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 36px 26px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
      transition: var(--transition);
      height: 100%;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .faculty-highlight::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-light));
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    .faculty-highlight:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .faculty-highlight:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-color: var(--secondary);
    }
    .faculty-highlight i {
      font-size: 42px;
      color: var(--secondary);
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .faculty-highlight:hover i { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg); }
    .faculty-highlight h5 {
      color: var(--primary);
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 18px;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .faculty-highlight p {
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size: 14px;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ============ COUNTS ============ */
    .counts-wrap {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 60px 30px;
      box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,43,92,0.3);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .counts-wrap .purecounter {
      font-size: 52px;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: #fff;
      font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
      letter-spacing: -1px;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .counts-wrap p {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 14px;
      margin-top: 8px;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    /* ============ STATS STRIP ============ */
    .stats-strip {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
      padding: 30px 0;
      border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary);
      border-bottom: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    }
    .stats-strip .stat-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 15px;
      color: #fff;
      padding: 10px 0;
    }
    .stats-strip .stat-icon {
      width: 55px;
      height: 55px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 24px;
      color: var(--secondary-light);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    }
    .stats-strip .stat-text h4 {
      margin: 0;
      font-size: 22px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .stats-strip .stat-text p {
      margin: 0;
      font-size: 12.5px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* ============ ACADEMIC CALENDAR ============ */
    .academic-notice {
      background: var(--cream);
      border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary);
      padding: 22px 28px;
      border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
    }
    .academic-notice:hover {
      transform: translateX(8px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(237,151,9,0.18);
    }
    .academic-notice h5 {
      color: var(--primary);
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 16px;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .academic-notice p {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: #555;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .quick-links-card {
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-top: 5px solid var(--secondary);
      height: 100%;
      padding: 34px 30px;
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .quick-links-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
    .quick-links-card h4 {
      color: var(--primary);
      font-weight: 800;
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
      font-size: 20px;
    }
    .quick-links-card ul li { margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .quick-links-card ul li a {
      color: var(--primary);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 14.5px;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
    }
    .quick-links-card ul li a:hover {
      color: var(--secondary);
      padding-left: 6px;
    }

    /* ============ CARD2 ============ */
    .card2 {
      background-color: #fff;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition);
      height: 100%;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      position: relative;
    }
    .card2:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-color: var(--secondary);
    }
    .card2::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: -30px;
      right: -30px;
      width: 90px;
      height: 90px;
      background: rgba(237,151,9,0.07);
      border-radius: 50%;
      transform: scale(1);
      transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    }
    .card2:hover::before { transform: scale(4); }
    .card-widget h4 {
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--primary);
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
      margin: 0;
      font-size: 18px;
    }
    .card-widget h4::after {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 48px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--secondary);
      margin: 12px auto 0;
      border-radius: 3px;
    }
    .comment-text a {
      color: var(--primary);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 13.5px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: block;
      padding: 4px 0;
    }
    .comment-text a:hover { color: var(--secondary); text-decoration: underline; }

    /* ============ FEATURES ============ */
    .feature-box {
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 38px 26px;
      text-align: center;
      height: 100%;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .feature-box::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-light));
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    .feature-box:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .feature-box:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-color: var(--secondary);
    }
    .feature-box i {
      font-size: 44px;
      color: var(--secondary);
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .feature-box:hover i { transform: scale(1.2) rotate(-8deg); }
    .feature-box h5 {
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 16px;
      margin: 0;
      line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .feature-box h5 a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: none; }
    .feature-box h5 a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }

    /* ============ POPULAR COURSES ============ */
    #popular-courses { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    #popular-courses::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -150px; left: -150px;
      width: 400px; height: 400px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(237,151,9,0.10), transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    #popular-courses::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -150px; right: -150px;
      width: 400px; height: 400px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10,92,168,0.10), transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .course-card {
      position: relative;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .course-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-12px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-color: var(--secondary);
    }
    .course-card .course-thumb {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      height: 230px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: #eaf0f7;
    }
    .course-card .course-thumb img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }
    .course-card:hover .course-thumb img { transform: scale(1.1); }
    .course-card .course-thumb::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,27,58,0.65) 0%, rgba(0,27,58,0.05) 60%, transparent 100%);
      opacity: 0.9;
      transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    }
    .course-card .course-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 18px; left: 18px;
      z-index: 3;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-light));
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 8px 16px;
      border-radius: 30px;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(237,151,9,0.5);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }
    .course-card .course-chip {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 16px; right: 18px;
      z-index: 3;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
      color: var(--primary);
      font-size: 11.5px;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 7px 14px;
      border-radius: 30px;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }
    .course-card .course-chip i { color: var(--secondary); font-size: 13px; }
    .course-card .course-body {
      padding: 28px 26px 30px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      flex: 1;
    }
    .course-card .course-category {
      color: var(--secondary);
      font-size: 11.5px;
      font-weight: 800;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1.6px;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .course-card .course-title {
      margin: 0 0 12px;
      font-size: 21px;
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .course-card .course-title a {
      color: var(--primary);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }
    .course-card .course-title a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
    .course-card .course-desc {
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size: 14px;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .course-card .course-meta {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 16px;
      font-size: 12.5px;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      padding-top: 16px;
      border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-soft);
    }
    .course-card .course-meta span {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 7px;
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .course-card .course-meta i { color: var(--secondary); font-size: 15px; }
    .course-card .course-footer {
      margin-top: auto;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .course-card .course-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      color: var(--primary);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 13.5px;
      text-decoration: none;
      padding: 11px 22px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      border: 2px solid var(--border-soft);
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .course-card .course-link:hover {
      background: var(--secondary);
      color: #fff;
      border-color: var(--secondary);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(237,151,9,0.4);
    }

    /* ============ TESTIMONIALS ============ */
    .testimonial-card {
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 34px 30px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
      transition: var(--transition);
      height: 100%;
      position: relative;
    }
    .testimonial-card::before {
      content: '"';
      position: absolute;
      top: 15px; right: 25px;
      font-size: 80px;
      color: rgba(237,151,9,0.12);
      font-family: Georgia, serif;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .testimonial-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-color: var(--secondary);
    }
    .testimonial-card .stars {
      color: var(--secondary);
      font-size: 15px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .testimonial-card p {
      color: #555;
      font-size: 14.5px;
      line-height: 1.8;
      font-style: italic;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .testimonial-card .author {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
    }
    .testimonial-card .author img {
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      object-fit: cover;
      border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    }
    .testimonial-card .author h6 {
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--primary);
      font-size: 14px;
    }
    .testimonial-card .author span {
      font-size: 12px;
      color: var(--muted);
    }

    /* ============ TRAINERS ============ */
    .member {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 38px 26px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      background: #fff;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
      height: 100%;
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .member::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-light));
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    .member:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .member:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-color: var(--secondary);
    }
    .member img {
      width: 200px;
      height: 230px;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 20%;
      border: 3px solid var(--secondary);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(237,151,9,0.3);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .member:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
    .member h4 {
      color: var(--primary);
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 19px;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .member span {
      color: var(--secondary-dark);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 13px;
      display: block;
      line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .member p { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13.5px; }
    .member p a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
    .member p a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }

    /* ============ FOOTER ============ */
    #footer {
      background: var(--primary-dark);
      color: #b8c9dd;
      font-size: 14px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    #footer::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-light), var(--secondary));
    }
    .footer-top {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
      padding: 65px 0 35px;
      position: relative;
    }
    #footer h3, #footer h4 {
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    #footer h4 { font-size: 17px; }
    #footer a { color: #b8c9dd; text-decoration: none; }
    #footer a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
    .footer-links ul li {
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      font-size: 13.5px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .footer-links ul li:hover { transform: translateX(5px); }
    .social-links a {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      color: #fff;
      margin-right: 10px;
      font-size: 18px;
      transition: var(--transition);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    }
    .social-links a:hover {
      background: var(--secondary);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(237,151,9,0.4);
      border-color: var(--secondary);
    }

    /* ============ VISITOR BADGE ============ */
    .visitor-badge {
      position: fixed;
      top: 48px;
      right: 16px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-light));
      color: #fff;
      padding: 10px 22px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 12.5px;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(237,151,9,0.5);
      z-index: 9999;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      animation: pulseBadge 2s infinite;
    }
    @keyframes pulseBadge {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
      50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
    }
    .visitor-badge i { margin-right: 8px; }

    /* ============ FLOATING WHATSAPP ============ */
    .floating-whatsapp {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 24px;
      left: 24px;
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #128C7E);
      color: #fff;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 28px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.5);
      z-index: 998;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
      animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
    }
    .floating-whatsapp:hover {
      transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(37,211,102,0.7);
      color: #fff;
    }

    /* ============ MISC ============ */
    .bg-soft { background: var(--light-bg); }
    .up3, .down3 {
      background-color: var(--primary);
      color: #fff;
      border: none;
      padding: 7px 20px;
      border-radius: 30px;
      font-size: 12.5px;
      font-weight: 700;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
      margin-right: 8px;
    }
    .up3:hover, .down3:hover { background-color: var(--secondary); transform: translateY(-2px); }

    /* ============ BACK TO TOP ============ */
    .back-to-top-btn {
      position: fixed;
      right: 24px;
      bottom: 90px;
      width: 46px;
      height: 46px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-light));
      color: #fff;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 24px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(237,151,9,0.5);
      z-index: 999;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition);
      text-decoration: none;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .back-to-top-btn.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
    .back-to-top-btn:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(237,151,9,0.6);
      color: #fff;
    }

    /* ============ PRELOADER ============ */
    #preloader {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: #fff;
      z-index: 99999;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    }
    #preloader.hide { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
    #preloader::after {
      content: '';
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      border: 4px solid var(--light-bg);
      border-top-color: var(--secondary);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
    }
    @keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

    /* ============ SCROLLBAR ============ */
    ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--light-bg); }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
      border-radius: 10px;
      border: 2px solid var(--light-bg);
    }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--secondary); }

    .slide { animation: fadeSlide 0.9s ease; }
    @keyframes fadeSlide {
      from { opacity: 0.2; transform: scale(1.02); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    }
    .purecounter { display: inline-block; }

    /* ============================================================
       RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
       ============================================================ */

    @media (max-width: 1400px) {
      .slide { aspect-ratio: 21 / 9; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 1199px) {
      #navbar a { padding: 14px 10px; font-size: 13px; }
      .slide-caption h5 { font-size: 26px; }
      .slide-caption span { font-size: 13px; }
      .slide-caption { padding: 60px 35px 28px; }
      .section-title p { font-size: 32px; }
    }

    /* ============ MOBILE BREAKPOINT (≤ 991px) ============ */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      /* Hide desktop nav, show toggle */
      #navbar > .container > ul { display: none; }
      .mobile-nav-toggle { display: block; }

      #navbar {
        padding: 10px 0;
      }
      #navbar > .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
      }

      /* Show mobile nav overlay/panel only on mobile */
      .mobile-nav-overlay,
      .mobile-nav-panel {
        display: flex;
      }

      /* Banner */
      #banner h3 { font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
      #banner p { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
      #banner img { height: 55px !important; }
      #banner { padding: 16px 0; }

      /* Hero */
      .slide { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
      .slide-caption { padding: 50px 24px 20px; }
      .slide-caption h5 { font-size: 20px; }
      .slide-caption span { font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 10px; }
      .slide-nav { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 20px; }
      .slide-prev { left: 18px; }
      .slide-next { right: 18px; }
      .slide-dots { bottom: 20px; right: 28px; gap: 10px; }
      .slide-dots button { width: 12px; height: 12px; }

      .section-title p { font-size: 26px; }
      .section-title h2 { font-size: 11px; padding: 8px 18px; }

      /* Social sidebar repositioned for mobile */
      .social-sidebar {
        padding: 10px 8px;
        gap: 2px;
        border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
      }
      .social-sidebar a {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 15px;
      }

      .announce-marquee::before { display: none; }
      .announce-marquee { padding-left: 12px; }
      .stats-strip .stat-item { justify-content: center; }
      .notice-ticker-bar { padding: 10px 0; }
      .notice-ticker-bar .ticker-label { font-size: 10px; padding: 5px 14px; }
      .notice-ticker-bar .ticker-item { font-size: 12.5px; }
    }

    /* ============ TABLET BREAKPOINT (≤ 768px) ============ */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .top-bar {
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 11px;
      }
      .top-bar .divider { display: none; }
      .top-bar .top-links { gap: 10px; justify-content: center; }

      .visitor-badge {
        top: auto;
        bottom: 16px;
        right: 12px;
        font-size: 11px;
        padding: 8px 16px;
      }

      .slide { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
      .slide-caption { padding: 35px 18px 14px; }
      .slide-caption h5 { font-size: 16px; }
      .slide-caption span { font-size: 9px; }
      .slide-nav { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 16px; }
      .slide-prev { left: 12px; }
      .slide-next { right: 12px; }
      .slide-dots { bottom: 14px; right: 16px; gap: 8px; }
      .slide-dots button { width: 10px; height: 10px; }

      .section-title { margin-bottom: 35px; }
      .section-title p { font-size: 22px; }
      .section-title h2 { font-size: 10px; padding: 6px 16px; }
      .faculty-highlight { padding: 26px 20px; }
      .counts-wrap { padding: 40px 18px; }
      .counts-wrap .purecounter { font-size: 38px; }
      .counts-wrap p { font-size: 13px; }
      .member img { width: 160px; height: 185px; }
      .btn-academic {
        padding: 12px 28px;
        font-size: 13px;
      }

      .social-sidebar {
        top: auto;
        bottom: 80px;
        left: 10px;
        transform: none;
        padding: 8px 6px;
        border-radius: 14px;
      }
      .social-sidebar a {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        font-size: 14px;
        border-radius: 10px;
      }

      .floating-whatsapp {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 24px;
        bottom: 80px;
        left: 12px;
      }

      .back-to-top-btn {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        bottom: 145px;
        right: 16px;
      }

      .course-card .course-thumb { height: 200px; }
      .course-card .course-body { padding: 22px 20px; }
      .course-card .course-title { font-size: 18px; }

      /* Mobile nav panel width adjustments */
      .mobile-nav-panel { width: 88%; }
    }

    /* ============ SMALL PHONE BREAKPOINT (≤ 575px) ============ */
    @media (max-width: 575px) {
      #banner .order-first,
      #banner .order-last { display: none; }
      #banner h3 { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; }
      #banner p { font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }
      #banner { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom-width: 4px; }

      #navbar { padding: 8px 0; }
      #navbar > .container { padding: 0 14px; }

      .mobile-nav-toggle {
        font-size: 26px;
        padding: 6px 10px;
      }

      .slide { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
      .slide-caption { padding: 22px 12px 10px; }
      .slide-caption h5 { font-size: 13px; }
      .slide-caption span { font-size: 8px; padding: 2px 8px; }
      .slide-nav { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 14px; }
      .slide-prev { left: 10px; }
      .slide-next { right: 10px; }
      .slide-dots { bottom: 10px; right: 12px; gap: 6px; }
      .slide-dots button { width: 8px; height: 8px; }

      .section-title { margin-bottom: 28px; }
      .section-title p { font-size: 19px; }
      .section-title h2 { font-size: 9px; padding: 5px 14px; }

      .social-sidebar { display: none; }
      .visitor-badge { font-size: 10px; padding: 6px 14px; bottom: 12px; right: 10px; }

      .course-card .course-thumb { height: 190px; }
      .course-card .course-body { padding: 20px 18px; }
      .course-card .course-title { font-size: 16px; }
      .course-card .course-footer { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
      .course-card .course-link { justify-content: center; }

      .floating-whatsapp { display: none; }
      .back-to-top-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        bottom: 130px;
        right: 12px;
        font-size: 20px;
      }

      .stats-strip .stat-icon { width: 45px; height: 45px; font-size: 20px; }
      .stats-strip .stat-text h4 { font-size: 18px; }
      .stats-strip .stat-text p { font-size: 11.5px; }

      .mobile-nav-panel { width: 92%; }
      .mobile-nav-header { padding: 16px 18px; }
      .mobile-nav-header .brand img { height: 36px; }
      .mobile-nav-header .brand-text h4 { font-size: 13px; }
      .mobile-nav-header .brand-text span { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }
      .mobile-nav-close { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 18px; }

      .mobile-nav-list > li > a { padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 14px; }
      .mobile-submenu > li > a { padding: 12px 18px 12px 30px; font-size: 13px; }
      .mobile-submenu-l2 > li > a { padding: 11px 18px 11px 44px; font-size: 12.5px; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 380px) {
      #banner h3 { font-size: 12px; }
      .slide-caption h5 { font-size: 12px; }
      .section-title p { font-size: 17px; }
      .mobile-nav-panel { width: 95%; }
    }