    /* ===== CSS VARIABLES ===== */
    :root {
      --primary: #6b1a2a;
      --primary-dark: #4e1220;
      --primary-light: #8c2236;
      --gold: #c9a227;
      --gold-dark: #a88120;
      --white: #ffffff;
      --bg: #ffffff;
      --bg-alt: #fdf5f6;
      --text: #1a1010;
      --text-muted: #7a5060;
      --card-bg: #ffffff;
      --card-border: #f0dee2;
      --nav-bg: #ffffff;
      --nav-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(107,26,42,0.12);
      --footer-bg: #3a0e18;
      --input-bg: #ffffff;
      --input-border: #e0cdd1;
      --section-title-color: #6b1a2a;
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] {
      --bg: #1a0a0e;
      --bg-alt: #240f14;
      --text: #f5e8ea;
      --text-muted: #c89aa4;
      --card-bg: #2e1218;
      --card-border: #4a1e26;
      --nav-bg: #1a0a0e;
      --nav-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
      --footer-bg: #0d0408;
      --input-bg: #2e1218;
      --input-border: #4a1e26;
      --section-title-color: #e07a8e;
    }

    /* ===== RESET & BASE ===== */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; overflow-x: hidden; }
    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      background: var(--bg);
      color: var(--text);
      transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
      line-height: 1.7;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }
    h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; }
    a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
    img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
    ul { list-style: none; }
    section { padding: 40px 0; }
    .container { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
    .section-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(201,162,39,0.15);
      color: var(--gold);
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.75rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
      color: var(--section-title-color);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .section-subtitle { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 620px; }
    .section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
    .section-header .section-subtitle { margin: 0 auto; }
    .divider {
      width: 56px; height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--gold));
      border-radius: 2px; margin: 14px auto 0;
    }

    /* ===== NAVBAR — always dark ===== */
    #navbar {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
      background: #1a0a0e;
      transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
      border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    }
    #navbar.scrolled {
      box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
      border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .nav-inner {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      height: 72px; padding: 0 24px; max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .nav-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
    .nav-logo {
      width: 200px; height: auto; max-height: 52px; object-fit: contain;
      border-radius: 0; background: transparent; display: block;
    }
    .nav-logo-fallback {
      width: 140px; height: 52px; border-radius: 6px;
      background: var(--primary);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--gold); font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
    .nav-links a {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.8rem; color: #f5e8ea;
      padding: 7px 9px; border-radius: 6px;
      transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-links a:hover { color: #e07a8e; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
    .nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
    .theme-toggle {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: #f5e8ea; transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .theme-toggle:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--primary); }
    .hamburger {
      display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
      background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px;
    }
    .hamburger span {
      display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px;
      background: #f5e8ea; border-radius: 2px;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .mobile-nav {
      display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
      background: #1a0a0e; padding: 12px 24px 20px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
    .mobile-nav a {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.95rem; color: #f5e8ea; padding: 10px 12px;
      border-radius: 8px; transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .mobile-nav a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: #e07a8e; }

    /* ===== HERO ===== */
    #hero {
      min-height: 100vh; position: relative;
      display: flex; align-items: center;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c0810 0%, #6b1a2a 50%, #3a0e18 100%);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-bg-img {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image: url('images/banner2.png');
      background-size: cover; background-position: center top;
      opacity: 0.28;
    }
    .hero-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(44,8,16,0.88) 0%, rgba(107,26,42,0.72) 60%, rgba(58,14,24,0.92) 100%);
    }
    .hero-pattern {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.04;
      background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
        45deg, var(--gold) 0, var(--gold) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%
      );
      background-size: 30px 30px;
    }
    .hero-content {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      max-width: 780px; padding: 120px 24px 80px;
      margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(201,162,39,0.2); border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.4);
      color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 30px; margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .hero-title {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
      font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    .hero-title span { color: var(--gold); }
    .hero-subtitle {
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); margin-bottom: 40px; line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .btn-primary {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: var(--gold); color: #1a1100;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
      padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 10px; border: none; cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.25s; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,162,39,0.4);
    }
    .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201,162,39,0.5); }
    .btn-outline {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: transparent; color: var(--white);
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
      padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 10px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s;
    }
    .btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .hero-scroll {
      position: absolute; bottom: 32px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    }
    .scroll-dot {
      width: 28px; height: 44px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;
      padding-top: 6px;
    }
    .scroll-dot::after {
      content: ''; width: 4px; height: 8px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); border-radius: 2px;
      animation: scrollBounce 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes scrollBounce {
      0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
      50% { transform: translateY(8px); opacity: 0.3; }
    }

    /* ===== ABOUT ===== */
    #about { background: var(--bg-alt); }
    .about-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center;
    }
    .about-text p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 1.02rem; }
    .about-text .section-title { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .about-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .stat-card {
      background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
      border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px 24px; text-align: center;
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    }
    .stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(107,26,42,0.1); }
    .stat-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 3px solid var(--primary); }
    .stat-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); }
    .stat-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 3px solid #2a5c7a; }
    .stat-card:nth-child(4) { border-top: 3px solid #4a7a2a; }
    .stat-value {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] .stat-value { color: #e07a8e; }
    .stat-label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

    /* ===== APPROVALS & RECOGNITIONS ===== */
    #recognitions { background: var(--bg); }
    .recognitions-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 32px;
    }
    .recognition-card {
      background: var(--card-bg);
      border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 36px 28px;
      text-align: center;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
      transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    }
    .recognition-card:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(107,26,42,0.12);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
    .recognition-logo {
      height: 90px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .recognition-logo img {
      max-height: 90px;
      max-width: 160px;
      object-fit: contain;
    }
    .recognition-name {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--section-title-color);
      line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .recognition-name span {
      font-weight: 400;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    /* ===== MISSION & VISION ===== */
    #mission-vision { background: var(--bg-alt); }
    .mv-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 32px;
    }
    .mv-card {
      background: var(--card-bg);
      border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 40px 36px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    }
    .mv-card:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(107,26,42,0.12);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
    .mv-icon {
      width: 68px; height: 68px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: #fff;
      margin: 0 auto 20px;
    }
    .mv-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: var(--section-title-color);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .mv-card p {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
    }

    /* ===== PRINCIPAL ===== */
    #principal { background: var(--bg); }
    .principal-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
      gap: 56px;
      align-items: start;
    }
    .principal-profile { text-align: center; }
    .principal-img-wrap {
      width: 220px;
      height: 260px;
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      margin: 0 auto 20px;
      border: 4px solid var(--card-border);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(107,26,42,0.15);
    }
    .principal-img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: top;
    }
    .principal-img-fallback {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: var(--primary);
      color: white;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .principal-name {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--primary);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .principal-qual {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      text-align:center;
    }
    .principal-role {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(107,26,42,0.1);
      color: var(--primary);
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 16px;
      border-radius: 20px;
    }
    .principal-message p {
      color: var(--text);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      line-height: 1.85;
      text-align: justify;
    }
    .principal-message p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .principal-sign {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--primary);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .principal-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
      }
      .principal-img-wrap {
        width: 180px;
        height: 215px;
      }
    }

    /* ===== FACULTY ===== */
    #faculty { background: var(--bg-alt); }
    .faculty-carousel-wrap {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
    }
    .faculty-track-outer {
      overflow: hidden;
      flex: 1;
    }
    .faculty-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 20px;
      transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
      will-change: transform;
    }
    .faculty-card {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      background: var(--card-bg);
      border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(107,26,42,0.07);
      transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
    }
    .faculty-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(107,26,42,0.14);
    }
    .faculty-img-wrap {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--bg);
    }
    .faculty-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: top;
      display: block;
    }
    .faculty-img-fallback {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
      color: #fff;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .faculty-card-body {
      padding: 16px 14px 18px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .faculty-name {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
      line-height: 1.35;
    }
    .faculty-qual {
      font-size: 0.76rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      line-height: 1.5;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .faculty-desig {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(201,162,39,0.12);
      color: var(--gold-dark);
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.07em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 4px 12px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.3);
    }
    .faculty-nav-btn {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
      background: var(--card-bg);
      color: var(--primary);
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(107,26,42,0.1);
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .faculty-nav-btn:hover {
      background: var(--primary);
      color: #fff;
      border-color: var(--primary);
    }
    .faculty-dots {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-top: 28px;
    }
    .faculty-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--card-border);
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.25s;
      padding: 0;
    }
    .faculty-dot.active {
      background: var(--primary);
      width: 26px;
      border-radius: 4px;
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .faculty-nav-btn { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
      .faculty-carousel-wrap { gap: 8px; }
    }

    /* ===== PROGRAMS ===== */
    #programs { background: var(--bg); }
    .programs-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px;
      align-items: stretch;
    }
    .program-feature-card {
      background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
      border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 24px;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(107,26,42,0.07);
      border-top: 4px solid var(--primary);
    }
    .program-card-header {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .program-icon {
      width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .program-body h3 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .program-body .program-subtitle {
      font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary);
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] .program-body .program-subtitle { color: #e07a8e; }
    .program-body > p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .program-details {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    .program-detail-chip {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      background: rgba(107,26,42,0.07); color: var(--primary);
      font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
      padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 20px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(107,26,42,0.13);
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] .program-detail-chip {
      background: rgba(224,122,142,0.12); color: #e07a8e;
      border-color: rgba(224,122,142,0.2);
    }
    .program-eligibility {
      margin-top: 16px; padding: 13px 16px;
      background: rgba(201,162,39,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.22);
      border-radius: 10px;
    }
    .program-eligibility h4 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--gold-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }
    .program-eligibility p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }

    /* ===== WHY CHOOSE US ===== */
    #why-us { background: var(--bg-alt); }
    .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
    .why-card {
      background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
      border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px 22px;
      transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
    }
    .why-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(107,26,42,0.1);
      border-color: var(--primary);
    }
    .why-card .feature-header { margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
    .why-card .icon-box {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
      background: rgba(107,26,42,0.08); color: var(--primary);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .why-card .feature-header h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; }
    .why-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

    /* ===== FACILITIES ===== */
    #facilities { background: var(--bg); }
    .facilities-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
    .facility-card {
      background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
      border-radius: 14px; padding: 22px 18px;
      transition: all 0.25s;
    }
    .facility-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(107,26,42,0.1);
      border-color: var(--gold);
    }
    .feature-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .facility-card .icon-box {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
      background: rgba(201,162,39,0.1); color: var(--gold-dark);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .facility-card .feature-header h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; }
    .facility-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

    /* ===== TESTIMONIALS ===== */
    #testimonials {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 60%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
    }
    #testimonials .section-title { color: var(--white); }
    #testimonials .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
    #testimonials .divider { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), rgba(201,162,39,0.3)); }
    #testimonials .section-tag { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
    .testimonials-wrapper { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    .testimonials-track {
      display: flex; gap: 24px;
      overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
      scrollbar-width: none; padding-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .testimonials-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
    .testimonial-card {
      flex: 0 0 320px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      border-radius: 20px; padding: 32px 28px;
      scroll-snap-align: start;
    }
    .stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
    .testimonial-text {
      font-style: italic; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
      font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    .testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
    .author-avatar {
      width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(201,162,39,0.3); border: 2px solid var(--gold);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--gold); font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .author-name { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .author-role { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
    .testi-nav { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 28px; }
    .testi-btn {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      color: var(--white); cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .testi-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: #1a1100; }

    /* ===== GALLERY ===== */
    #gallery { background: var(--bg); }
    .gallery-filters {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
      justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .gallery-filter-btn {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.85rem;
      padding: 8px 22px; border-radius: 30px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
      background: var(--card-bg); color: var(--text-muted);
      cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .gallery-filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
    .gallery-filter-btn.active {
      background: var(--primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--primary);
    }
    .gallery-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      grid-auto-rows: 220px;
      gap: 16px;
    }
    .gallery-item {
      border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
      position: relative; background: var(--bg-alt);
      animation: galleryFadeIn 0.35s ease both;
    }
    .gallery-item.hidden { display: none; }
    @keyframes galleryFadeIn {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    .gallery-item img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.4s; display: block;
    }
    .gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
    .gallery-fallback {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.85rem; gap: 8px;
    }
    .gallery-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: rgba(107,26,42,0.5); opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.3s;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }

    /* ===== LIGHTBOX ===== */
    #lightbox {
      display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.95);
      flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    #lightbox.open { display: flex; }
    .lightbox-header {
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 16px 24px; z-index: 2;
    }
    .lightbox-counter { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .lightbox-close {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      color: white; cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .lightbox-close:hover { background: #e53e3e; border-color: #e53e3e; }
    .lightbox-img-wrap {
      max-width: 90vw; max-height: 82vh;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    #lightbox-img {
      max-width: 90vw; max-height: 82vh;
      object-fit: contain; border-radius: 10px;
      transition: opacity 0.25s;
    }
    .lightbox-nav {
      position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
      color: white; cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .lightbox-nav:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: #1a1100; }
    #lightbox-prev { left: 20px; }
    #lightbox-next { right: 20px; }

    /* ===== ADMISSIONS ===== */
    #admissions {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c0810 0%, var(--primary) 60%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .admissions-pattern {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.05;
      background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
        45deg, var(--gold) 0, var(--gold) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%
      );
      background-size: 30px 30px;
    }
    .admissions-content {
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 60px; align-items: center;
    }
    .admissions-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(201,162,39,0.2); border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.5);
      color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 30px; margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .admissions-title {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
      font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .admissions-title span { color: var(--gold); }
    .admissions-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .admissions-detail-row {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .admissions-detail-chip {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 16px;
    }
    .admissions-detail-chip span {
      display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .admissions-detail-chip strong { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.9rem; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; }
    .admissions-eligibility {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px 22px; margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .admissions-eligibility p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .admissions-eligibility p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .admissions-eligibility strong { color: var(--gold); }
    .admissions-cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .btn-gold {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: var(--gold); color: #1a1100;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem;
      padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 10px; border: none; cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.25s; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,162,39,0.35);
    }
    .btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-call {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: var(--white);
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
      padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 10px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s;
    }
    .btn-call:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); border-color: var(--white); }
    .admissions-image { width: 260px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .admissions-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border-radius: 20px; padding: 30px 24px; text-align: center;
    }
    .admissions-card-icon {
      width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(201,162,39,0.2); border: 2px solid var(--gold);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--gold); margin: 0 auto 18px;
    }
    .admissions-card h4 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; color: var(--white);
      font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .admissions-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.7; }

    /* ===== ENQUIRE NOW ===== */
    #enquire { background: var(--bg-alt); }
    .enquire-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
      gap: 56px;
      align-items: start;
    }
    .enquire-info .section-title { text-align: left; }
    .enquire-info > p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 32px; line-height: 1.75; }
    .enquire-contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
    .enquire-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
    .enquire-contact-icon {
      width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px;
      background: rgba(107,26,42,0.08); color: var(--primary);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] .enquire-contact-icon { background: rgba(224,122,142,0.12); color: #e07a8e; }
    .enquire-whatsapp-icon { background: #25d366 !important; color: #fff !important; }
    .enquire-contact-item > div span {
      display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted);
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 2px;
    }
    .enquire-contact-item > div a,
    .enquire-contact-item > div p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text); margin: 0; }
    .enquire-contact-item > div a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
    [data-theme="dark"] .enquire-contact-item > div a:hover { color: #e07a8e; }
    .enquire-form-wrap {
      background: var(--card-bg);
      border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 36px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(107,26,42,0.06);
    }
    .enquire-form-wrap h3 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 1.3rem;
      color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] .enquire-form-wrap h3 { color: #e07a8e; }

    /* ===== CONTACT ===== */
    #contact { background: var(--bg); }
    .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; }
    .contact-info h3 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 1.3rem;
      color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] .contact-info h3 { color: #e07a8e; }
    .contact-detail { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
    .contact-detail-icon {
      width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px;
      background: rgba(107,26,42,0.08); color: var(--primary);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] .contact-detail-icon { background: rgba(224,122,142,0.12); color: #e07a8e; }
    .contact-detail-text { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text); }
    .contact-detail-text span { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; font-weight: 600; }
    .social-links { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px; }
    .social-link {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
      background: var(--primary); color: white;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .social-link:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #1a1100; transform: translateY(-3px); }
    .social-link.whatsapp { background: #25d366; }
    .social-link.whatsapp:hover { background: #1ba852; }
    .map-container {
      margin-top: 28px; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    }
    .map-container iframe { width: 100%; height: 220px; border: none; display: block; }
    .contact-map-right {
      border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
      min-height: 420px;
    }
    .contact-map-right iframe {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 420px;
      border: none; display: block;
    }
    .contact-form { background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius: 20px; padding: 36px; }
    .contact-form h3 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 1.3rem;
      color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] .contact-form h3 { color: #e07a8e; }
    .form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .form-group label {
      display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }
    .form-group input,
    .form-group select,
    .form-group textarea {
      width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--input-border);
      border-radius: 10px; background: var(--input-bg);
      color: var(--text); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.95rem;
      transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      outline: none;
    }
    .form-group input:focus,
    .form-group select:focus,
    .form-group textarea:focus {
      border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(107,26,42,0.1);
    }
    .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
    .form-row-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    .form-check-group { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .form-check-group input[type="checkbox"] { width: auto; height: auto; flex-shrink: 0; cursor: pointer; accent-color: var(--primary); }
    .check-label { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0 !important; text-transform: none !important; letter-spacing: normal !important; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; }
    .form-submit {
      width: 100%;
      background: var(--primary); color: white;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
      padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border: none; cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.25s;
    }
    .form-submit:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(107,26,42,0.3); }

    /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
    footer { background: var(--footer-bg); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding: 56px 0 24px; }
    .footer-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px;
      margin-bottom: 48px;
    }
    .footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
    .footer-logo-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
    .footer-logo {
      width: 280px; height: auto; max-height: 52px; object-fit: contain;
      border-radius: 0; background: transparent; display: block;
    }
    .footer-logo-fallback {
      width: 140px; height: 48px; border-radius: 6px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--gold); font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .footer-tagline { font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.6; }
    .footer-heading {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: white; margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
    .footer-links a {
      font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      transition: color 0.2s; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    }
    .footer-links a::before { content: '›'; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }
    .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
    .footer-social-icons { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 16px; }
    .footer-social {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-social:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: #1a1100; }
    .footer-bottom {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      padding-top: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      font-size: 0.85rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
    }
    .footer-bottom a { color: var(--gold); }
    .footer-bottom a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

    /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
      .facilities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
      .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .program-feature-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .admissions-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .admissions-image { display: none; }
      .enquire-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
      .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .contact-map-right { min-height: 280px; }
      .contact-map-right iframe { min-height: 280px; }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      section { padding: 60px 0; }
      .nav-links { display: none; }
      .hamburger { display: flex; }
      .nav-cta-text { display: none; }
      .nav-cta { padding: 10px 12px; min-width: unset; }
      .footer-logo { width: auto; max-width: 180px; }
      .mv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .recognitions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .facilities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 190px; }
      .admissions-detail-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      p, li, .about-text p, .why-card p,
      .facility-card p, .testimonial-text, .admissions-text,
      .program-body p {
        text-align: justify;
      }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .facilities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .form-row-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
      .admissions-cta { flex-direction: column; }
      .admissions-detail-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .testimonial-card { flex: 0 0 calc(100vw - 48px); }
    }