:root {
    --primary: #0c2340;       
    --secondary: #00a896; 
    --accent: #f2a900;      
    --dark: #1e293b;   
    --light: #f8fafc;      
    --white: #ffffff;
    --gray: #64748b;        
    --border: #e2e8f0;  

    --urgent: #ef4444;
    --important: #f97316;
    --normal: #3b82f6;

    --font-base: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    --radius: 8px;
    --header-height: 80px;
}

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

html {
    font-family: var(--font-base);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--dark);
    background-color: var(--light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

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

.header__logo-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px;             
    height: 52px;            
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;   
    overflow: hidden;  
    padding: 3px;    
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); 
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.header__brand:hover .header__logo-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.05);   
}

.header__logo-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;     
    border-radius: 50%;   
    display: block;
}

/* --- Mobile Viewport  --- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .header__logo-wrapper {
        width: 42px;          
        height: 42px;
        padding: 2px;
    }
}

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

button, input, textarea, select {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    outline: none;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* --- Standard Reusable Layout Shell Utility --- */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn--primary {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
    background-color: #061324;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--secondary {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
}
.btn--secondary:hover {
    background-color: #008778;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--accent {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
}
.btn--accent:hover {
    background-color: #d49400;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* --- Structural Institutional Base Shell Layouts --- */
.main-content {
    flex: 1;
    margin-top: var(--header-height);
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-padding {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
}


.header {
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--header-height);
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--secondary);
}

.header__container {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.header__brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.header__logo-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.header__title-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.header__institution-name {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.header__institution-sub {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.header__menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}

.header__menu-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}

.header__menu-link:hover,
.header__menu-link--active {
    color: var(--secondary);
    border-bottom-color: var(--secondary);
}

.header__menu-link--btn {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: none !important;
}

.header__menu-link--btn:hover {
    background-color: #008778;
}

.header__toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* --- Moving Alert Banner Tracker --- */
.ticker-bar {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #08172b;
    color: var(--white);
    height: 40px;
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.ticker-bar__container {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.ticker-bar__label {
    background-color: var(--urgent);
    padding: 0 12px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 2px 0 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    z-index: 2;
}

.ticker-bar__window {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.ticker-bar__track {
    display: inline-flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    gap: 60px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    animation: marqueeAnimation 25s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-bar__track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-bar__item--urgent { color: #fca5a5; font-weight: 600; }
.ticker-bar__item--important { color: #fed7aa; }

@keyframes marqueeAnimation {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

/* --- Responsive Home Hero Slider Frame --- */
.hero-carousel {
    width: 100%;
    height: 550px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    margin-top: 40px; 
}

.hero-carousel__wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.hero-carousel__slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1;
}

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

.hero-carousel__content {
    max-width: 700px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero-carousel__title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.hero-carousel__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.hero-carousel__arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: none;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-carousel__arrow:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
}

.hero-carousel__arrow--prev { left: 20px; }
.hero-carousel__arrow--next { right: 20px; }

.hero-carousel__dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-carousel__dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-carousel__dot--active {
    background: var(--secondary);
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

/* --- Entry Interface Cards --- */
.quick-access__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: -100px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
}

.quick-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-bottom: 4px solid transparent;
}

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

.quick-card__icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.quick-card__icon-box--teal { background-color: rgba(0, 168, 150, 0.1); color: var(--secondary); }
.quick-card__icon-box--gold { background-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.1); color: var(--accent); }
.quick-card__icon-box--navy { background-color: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.1); color: var(--primary); }

.quick-card__title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.quick-card__desc {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.quick-card__link {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.welcome-block__container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.welcome-block__photo-frame {
    position: relative;
}

.welcome-block__img {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.welcome-block__badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: -20px;
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.welcome-block__tagline {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.welcome-block__heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 10px 0 20px;
}

.welcome-block__paragraph {
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.welcome-block__signature-box {
    margin-top: 25px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.trust-notice {
    background-color: #0f172a;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.trust-notice__box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.trust-notice__icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.trust-notice__details {
    flex: 1;
}

.trust-notice__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.trust-notice__text {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* --- Enterprise Multi-Column Footer Layout --- */
.footer {
    background-color: #061121;
    color: #94a3b8;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.footer__top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.footer__column--brand .footer__title {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer__subtitle {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer__links li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer__links a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer__socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer__socials a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
}

.footer__socials a:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
}

.footer__bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .header__nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: var(--header-height);
        left: -100%;
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 320px;
        height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
        background-color: var(--primary);
        box-shadow: 4px 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
        transition: var(--transition);
    }
    
    .header__nav--open { left: 0; }
    
    .header__menu {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 40px 20px;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .header__toggle { display: block; }
    
    .welcome-block__container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .quick-access section-padding { padding-top: 40px; }
    .quick-access__grid { margin-top: 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-carousel__title { font-size: 2rem; }
    .hero-carousel { height: 420px; }
    .trust-notice__box { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; text-align: center; }
}

.inner-hero {
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.20), rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.45)), url('https://i.postimg.cc/13Rs1K32/45ac08-db465421485146d2ab50df615822d0f6-mv2.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 50px 0;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-top: 40px;
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--secondary);
}

.inner-hero__title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.inner-hero__subtitle {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Accessible Breadcrumbs Panel --- */
.breadcrumbs__list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.breadcrumbs__link:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.breadcrumbs__separator {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

/* --- Split Layout Section --- */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-content__tagline {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.about-content__heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 8px 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-content__text {
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-media__img {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* --- Profile Highlight Block Core --- */
.values-block {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

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

.value-card {
    padding: 30px;
    background-color: var(--light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
}

.value-card__icon-box {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.value-card__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.value-card__desc {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* --- Unified Section Headers Utility --- */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.section-header__title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-header__subtitle {
    color: var(--gray);
}

/* --- Executives / Officers Grid --- */
.officers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.officer-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.officer-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.officer-card__details {
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.officer-card__name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.officer-card__role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.officer-card__email {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray);
}

/* --- Regulatory Compliance Element --- */
.compliance-block__box {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.compliance-block__main-icon {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.compliance-block__title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.compliance-block__desc {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.compliance-block__list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.compliance-block__list i {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

/* --- Anti-Fraud Warning Box --- */
.fees-warning {
    background-color: #fff7ed;
    border: 1px solid #ffedd5;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--important);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.fees-warning__header {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #c2410c;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.fees-warning__text {
    color: #7c2d12;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.table-responsive {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.fees-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.fees-table th, 
.fees-table td {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

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

.fees-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.fees-table__total {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
    .compliance-block__box { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 30px 20px; }
    .compliance-block__list li { justify-content: center; }
    .inner-hero__title { font-size: 2rem; }
}

.admission-status__panel {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 35px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 80%, #f0fdfa 100%);
}

.admission-status__session-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.admission-status__session-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.admission-status__meta-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
}

.admission-status__meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gray);
}

.admission-status__meta-item i {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.admission-badge {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.admission-badge--open { background-color: #d1fae5; color: #065f46; border: 1px solid #a7f3d0; }
.admission-badge--warning { background-color: #ffedd5; color: #9a3412; border: 1px solid #fed7aa; }
.admission-badge--closed { background-color: #fee2e2; color: #991b1b; border: 1px solid #fca5a5; }

.programmes-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(450px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.programme-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.programme-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.programme-card__header {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    padding: 25px 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
}

.programme-card__code {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.programme-card__title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.programme-card__body {
    padding: 30px;
}

.programme-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.programme-card__meta i {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.programme-card__requirements h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.programme-card__requirements p {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.pipeline-tracker {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.pipeline-step {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.pipeline-step__numeric-shield {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pipeline-step__title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pipeline-step__desc {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.portal-cta {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.portal-cta__box {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.portal-cta__title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.portal-cta__text {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.portal-cta__security-alert {
    background-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.2);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #fef08a;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.portal-cta__security-alert i {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.portal-cta__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.portal-cta__btn {
    width: 70%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px 8px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.portal-cta__sub-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.portal-cta__sub-link:hover {
    color: #02c4af;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .admission-status__panel { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 25px; }
    .admission-status__meta-grid { justify-content: center; }
    .portal-cta__box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 35px; }
    .programmes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .admission-status__meta-grid { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
    .pipeline-step { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 20px; }
}

.filter-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn--active {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}



.news-feed-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 20px 0;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.news-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle accent strip on hover */
.news-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: #0d9488; /* Teal Accent Matching Dashboard */
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}


/* 1. Ensure the card acts as a flexible container */
.news-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%; /* Allows it to grow/shrink with content */
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* 2. Hide the image container if it's empty */
.news-card__image-frame:empty {
    display: none;
}

/* 3. Make the image frame flexible but not rigid */
.news-card__image-frame {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 200px; /* Limits the max height of the image */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; /* Keeps aspect ratio correct */
}

/* 4. Let the body take remaining space */
.news-card__body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1; /* Pushes the button to the bottom if needed */
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.news-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Metadata Segment */
.news-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.news-card__date {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.news-card__badge {
    background: #0d9488;
    color: #16a34a;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Typography elements */
.news-card__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #0f172a; /* Slate Dark */
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.news-card__summary {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Interactive Action Link */
.news-card__link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #0d9488;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
    width: fit-content;
}

.news-card__link i {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.news-card__link:hover {
    color: #0f766e;
}

.news-card__link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Adaptive Viewports rule */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .news-feed-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 10px;
    }
}




.news-matrix-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.news-matrix-grid__empty {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gray);
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.news-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.news-card__image-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
}

.news-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.news-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.news-card__badge--announcement { background-color: var(--urgent); }
.news-card__badge--academic { background-color: var(--secondary); }
.news-card__badge--event { background-color: var(--accent); color: var(--primary); }

.news-card__body {
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.news-card__meta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.news-card__title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.news-card__excerpt {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.news-card__readmore-btn {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* --- Masonry Gallery Grid Layout --- */
.gallery-matrix {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 240px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.gallery-item__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.gallery-item__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent 30%, rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.9) 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__overlay { opacity: 1; }

.gallery-item__expand-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__expand-icon { transform: translateY(0); }

.gallery-item__title {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.lightbox-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(6, 17, 33, 0.95);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.lightbox-modal--active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-modal__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    right: 40px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.lightbox-modal__close:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.lightbox-modal__content {
    max-width: 85%;
    max-height: 80%;
    text-align: center;
}

.lightbox-modal__img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 70vh;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.lightbox-modal__caption {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .lightbox-modal__close { top: 15px; right: 20px; font-size: 2rem; }
    .filter-controls { gap: 6px; }
    .filter-btn { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
}

.evaluation-details__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.evaluation-col__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.evaluation-col__header i { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.evaluation-col__title { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 700; }
.evaluation-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }

.result-verification__layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}

.result-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.result-card__header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.result-card__icon { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--secondary); }
.result-card__title { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--primary); }
.result-card__text { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px; }

.security-warning-box {
    background-color: #fef2f2;
    border: 1px solid #fca5a5;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.security-warning-box__title-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: #991b1b;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.security-warning-box__statement {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #7f1d1d;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.5;
    border-left: 4px solid #ef4444;
    padding-left: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.security-warning-box__footer {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #991b1b;
    line-height: 1.4;
    align-items: center;
}

.notice-item {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.notice-item__meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.notice-item__date { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray); }
.notice-item__badge { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 800; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px; color: var(--white); }
.notice-item__badge--urgent { background-color: var(--urgent, #ef4444); }
.notice-item__badge--normal { background-color: var(--secondary, #02b3a0); }
.notice-item__title { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.notice-item__desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.5; }

.download-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 18px 25px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.download-card__title { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.download-card__date { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray); display: block; }
.download-card__action { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--secondary); transition: var(--transition); }
.download-card__action:hover { color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(2px); }

.calendar-table-wrapper { width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.calendar-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; background-color: var(--white); }
.calendar-table th { background-color: var(--primary); color: var(--white); padding: 15px; font-size: 0.9rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.calendar-table td { padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--dark); }
.calendar-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.calendar-table tr:nth-child(even) { background-color: #f8fafc; }

.guidelines-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; }
.guidelines-list__item { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: start; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray); }
.guidelines-list__item i { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.text--teal { color: var(--secondary) !important; }
.text--navy { color: var(--primary) !important; }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .result-verification__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .evaluation-details__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 35px; }
}


.anti-fraud-banner {
    background-color: #fffbeb;
    border: 1px solid #fde68a;
    border-left: 5px solid #d97706;
    padding: 18px 25px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: center;
}

.anti-fraud-banner__icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #d97706;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.anti-fraud-banner__content {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #92400e;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-layout__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-layout__title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-layout__desc {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.department-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.dept-contact-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.dept-contact-card__title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.dept-contact-card__metrics {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.dept-contact-card__metrics a {
    color: var(--gray);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dept-contact-card__metrics a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.dept-contact-card__metrics i {
    width: 20px;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.campus-meta-card {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.campus-meta-card__title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.campus-meta-card__item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.campus-meta-card__item i {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.whatsapp-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 15px;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2);
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
    background-color: #20ba5a;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.c-form {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 35px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.c-form__row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.c-form__group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.c-form__label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.c-form__input,
.c-form__select,
.c-form__textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.c-form__input:focus,
.c-form__select:focus,
.c-form__textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(2, 179, 160, 0.1);
}

.c-form__btn {
    padding: 14px 30px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.margin-top-sm { margin-top: 30px !important; }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-layout__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .c-form { padding: 20px; }
    .c-form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .c-form__btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}

.directory-panel {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.search-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.search-box__icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 20px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.search-box__input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 20px 16px 55px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-box__input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(2, 179, 160, 0.15);
}

.directory-matrix-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.directory-matrix-grid__empty {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    color: var(--gray);
}

.directory-matrix-grid__empty i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.staff-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.staff-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.staff-card__photo-frame {
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.staff-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
}

.staff-card__payload {
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.staff-card__classification {
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.staff-card__classification--leadership { background-color: var(--urgent); }
.staff-card__classification--academic { background-color: var(--secondary); }
.staff-card__classification--administrative { background-color: var(--primary); }

.staff-card__name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.staff-card__title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.staff-card__dept {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.staff-card__credentials-badge {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: start;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.staff-card__credentials-badge i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.staff-card__contact-hook {
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 15px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.staff-card__contact-hook:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.margin-bottom-none { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .search-box__input { padding: 12px 15px 12px 45px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .search-box__icon { left: 15px; font-size: 1rem; }
    .staff-card__photo-frame { height: 220px; }
    .staff-card__payload { padding: 20px; }
}