/* ==========================================================================
   KACST - Khanjahan Ali College of Science & Technology
   Enterprise Mobile-First Responsive Design System
/* Enterprise Mobile-First Responsive Design System */
:root {
  --primary: #003366;
  --primary-dark: #001a35;
  --primary-light: #0284c7;
  --accent: #d4af37;
  --accent-hover: #b89528;
  --accent-light: #fef9c3;
  --secondary: #059669;
  --danger: #dc2626;
  --warning: #f59e0b;
  --dark: #0b132b;
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --surface-alt: #f8fafc;
  --border: #e2e8f0;
  --text-primary: #0f172a;
  --text-secondary: #475569;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Hind Siliguri', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 70px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  body { padding-bottom: 0; }
}

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

a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

.section-padding { padding: 4.5rem 0; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .section-padding { padding: 2.75rem 0; } }

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.4em 0.9em;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.badge-primary { background: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1); color: var(--primary); }
.badge-accent { background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2); color: #856708; }
.badge-success { background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.15); color: var(--secondary); }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 2.85rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.3);
}

.btn-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-hover));
  color: #1a1708 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}
.btn-accent:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-hover), #997a1d);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Streamlined Desktop Top Bar (Clean & Information-Dense)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.top-bar-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.top-bar-item i { color: var(--accent); }

.top-bar-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.top-bar-badge i { color: var(--accent); margin-right: 4px; }

.top-bar-divider { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); }

.top-bar-link {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.top-bar-link:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.top-bar-link i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* Hide Top Bar on mobile for ultra-clean header */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .top-bar { display: none !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Main Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo img { height: 48px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.brand-name { font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 0; color: var(--primary-dark); line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.brand-tagline { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 600; display: block; }

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-logo img { height: 38px; }
  .brand-name { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .brand-tagline { font-size: 0.65rem; }
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.nav-item { position: relative; }

.nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 0.75rem 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--primary); }
.nav-arrow { font-size: 0.75rem; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.nav-item:hover .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Desktop Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 240px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  z-index: 1050;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-item i { color: var(--primary-light); font-size: 0.9rem; transition: var(--transition); }
.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}
.dropdown-item:hover i { color: var(--accent); transform: scale(1.15); }

.dropdown-item.highlight { color: var(--primary-dark); font-weight: 700; }

.btn-apply-nav {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-hover));
  color: #1e1b0c !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-apply-nav:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

/* Hide desktop menu on smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nav-menu { display: none !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animated Vector Hamburger Button (3-Line Morph into X)
   ========================================================================== */
.hamburger-btn {
  display: none;
  background: var(--primary);
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hamburger-btn { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
}

.hamburger-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hamburger-box {
  width: 24px;
  height: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}

.hamburger-inner,
.hamburger-inner::before,
.hamburger-inner::after {
  width: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: absolute;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.hamburger-inner {
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.hamburger-inner::before {
  content: '';
  top: -8px;
  left: 0;
}

.hamburger-inner::after {
  content: '';
  bottom: -8px;
  left: 0;
}

/* Morph to X when active */
.hamburger-btn.is-active .hamburger-inner {
  background-color: transparent !important;
}

.hamburger-btn.is-active .hamburger-inner::before {
  top: 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background-color: var(--accent);
}

.hamburger-btn.is-active .hamburger-inner::after {
  bottom: 0;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
  background-color: var(--accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile Drawer Navigation Menu
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100vw; height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(11, 19, 43, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; right: -330px;
  width: 310px; height: 100vh;
  background: #001529 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  z-index: 2001;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.mobile-drawer.active { right: 0; }

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.mobile-drawer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-brand img { height: 38px; width: auto; }
.drawer-title { color: #ffffff; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.3px; }
.drawer-sub { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; display: block; }

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-drawer-close:hover {
  background: var(--danger);
  border-color: var(--danger);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.mobile-drawer ul, .mobile-drawer li {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  color: #e2e8f0 !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mobile-nav-link i:not(.mobile-chevron) { color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.mobile-nav-link:hover, .mobile-nav-link.active {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.mobile-chevron {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.mobile-nav-item.open .mobile-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--accent); }

.mobile-submenu {
  display: none;
  padding-left: 1rem !important;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-item.open .mobile-submenu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-sublink {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mobile-sublink:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
}

.mobile-sublink.highlight-sub {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.drawer-cta-box {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.drawer-btn-apply {
  width: 100%;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.drawer-btn-call {
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   App-Like Mobile Sticky Bottom Navigation Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 21, 41, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  z-index: 1999;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mobile-sticky-bar { display: block; }
}

.mobile-sticky-bar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.mobile-sticky-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  gap: 2px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-sticky-item i { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.mobile-sticky-item:hover, .mobile-sticky-item.active { color: #ffffff; }
.mobile-sticky-item.active i { color: var(--accent); }

.mobile-sticky-apply {
  position: relative;
  top: -8px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.apply-pill-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-hover));
  color: #1a1708;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage Redesign Components
   ========================================================================== */

/* Countdown Banner */
.countdown-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001226 0%, #002244 50%, #001226 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: inset 0 -5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.countdown-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.08), transparent);
  animation: shineBanner 6s infinite;
}

@keyframes shineBanner {
  0% { left: -100%; }
  40%, 100% { left: 200%; }
}

.countdown-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.timer-headline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.timer-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15));
  color: #ffe066;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 224, 102, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.timer-badge i {
  color: #ffd700;
  animation: pulseIcon 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulseIcon {
  from { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  to { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px #ffd700); }
}

.timer-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #f8fafc;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.timer-clock-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.timer-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 58px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #ffd700;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.timer-card.highlight-sec {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.timer-num {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffe066;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 224, 102, 0.35);
}

.timer-lbl {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 3px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.timer-colon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7);
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0 1px;
}

.timer-btn-glow {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #f5d77f, #b89528);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  color: #161203 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.timer-btn-glow:hover {
  background-position: right center;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.65);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .countdown-flex {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .timer-headline {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .timer-clock-grid {
    margin: 0.2rem 0;
  }
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 5rem 0 6rem;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 850px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Stat Counter Bar ("KACST at a Glance") */
.stat-counter-bar {
  background: #ffffff;
  margin-top: -3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--accent);
}

.stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Quick Action Cards */
.quick-actions-section {
  padding: 3rem 0 1rem;
}

.quick-actions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .quick-actions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
}

.quick-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.quick-card-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Grid Cards */
.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 210px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.card:hover .card-img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card-text {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Why KACST Grid */
.why-kacst-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .why-kacst-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-kacst-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.why-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.why-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.2);
}

/* Notice List Item */
.notice-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-light);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.notice-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.notice-item.pinned {
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
  background: #fffdf5;
}

.notice-date {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Main Footer */
.main-footer {
  background: #001529;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 40px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.footer-links a { color: #cbd5e1; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); padding-left: 5px; }

.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
.footer-socials a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-socials a:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #001529; }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Admin & HOD Layout & Component System
   ========================================================================== */
.admin-layout { display: flex; min-height: 100vh; background: var(--surface-alt); }
.admin-sidebar { width: 260px; background: var(--primary-dark); color: #ffffff; padding: 1.5rem 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.admin-main { flex: 1; padding: 2rem; background: var(--surface-alt); overflow-x: auto; }
.admin-nav-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; color: #cbd5e1; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; transition: var(--transition); }
.admin-nav-link:hover, .admin-nav-link.active { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: var(--accent); }
.stat-card { background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.25rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-top: 4px solid var(--primary); }
.table-responsive { background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 1rem; }

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; color: var(--text-primary); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.form-control { width: 100%; padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem; font-size: 0.95rem; font-family: inherit; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; background: #ffffff; color: var(--text-primary); transition: var(--transition); box-sizing: border-box; }
.form-control:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--primary-light); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(2,132,199,0.15); }

.table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; }
.table th, .table td { padding: 0.75rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.table th { background: #f8fafc; color: var(--primary-dark); font-weight: 700; }

/* Badge System */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.badge-primary {
  background: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.15);
}
.badge-accent {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: #856708;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}
.badge-secondary {
  background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.2);
}
.badge-success {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}