/*==================================================
        GLOBAL DESIGN TOKENS & UTILITIES
==================================================*/

:root {
    --primary-color: #064A29;
    --primary-light: #0B6B3A;
    --primary-dark: #032b17;
    --accent-gold: #F4B400;
    --accent-gold-light: #FFD54F;
    --text-dark: #1e293b;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    --bg-light: #f8fafc;
    --card-bg: #ffffff;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    --shadow-hover: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(6, 74, 41, 0.15);
}

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

/*==================================================
        MOBILE-FIRST FEATURE CARDS SECTION
==================================================*/

.features-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.feature-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.feature-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 26px 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-light);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.feature-icon-badge {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 107, 58, 0.1), rgba(244, 180, 0, 0.15));
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: .3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-light));
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.feature-card h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.feature-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.institution-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #064A29, #0B6B3A);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 74, 41, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.institution-banner h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.institution-banner h4 span {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Breakpoint for Tablets & Desktops */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .features-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .feature-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .feature-card {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .feature-card h4 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .institution-banner {
        padding: 32px 30px;
    }

    .institution-banner h4 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
}

/*==================================================
        MOBILE-FIRST MODAL STYLING
==================================================*/

.modal-content {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #064A29, #0B6B3A) !important;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.modal-header .modal-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.modal-header .btn-close {
    filter: invert(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.modal-body {
    padding: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.modal-body h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-top: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.modal-body h6:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.modal-body ul,
.modal-body ol {
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.modal-body li {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.modal-footer {
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.modal-footer .btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 30px;
    flex: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .modal-footer .btn {
        flex: initial;
        padding-left: 24px;
        padding-right: 24px;
    }
}

/*==================================================
        MULTI-COLUMN SITE FOOTER
==================================================*/
.site-footer {
    background: #032b17;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    padding: 44px 0 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.site-footer > .container { max-width: 1470px; }

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.45fr repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 74px;
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 0 0 22px;
}

.footer-column h3,
.footer-column h4 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.footer-column h3 { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.45; }
.footer-column h4 { font-size: 16px; }
.footer-column:not(.footer-about) h4 {
    text-align: center;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
}
.footer-about p { line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 20px; max-width: 430px; }

.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.5; }
.footer-links a { color: #cbd5e1; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s ease; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent-gold-light); }
.footer-links a i { color: var(--accent-gold); width: 20px; margin-right: 8px; }
.footer-contact-list li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-contact-list i { color: var(--accent-gold); width: 20px; margin-top: 3px; }
.footer-contact-list a { overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
.footer-socials a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7); border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-socials a:hover { color: var(--accent-gold-light); border-color: var(--accent-gold-light); }

.footer-bottom {
    background: #011f10;
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    margin: 0 calc(50% - 50vw);
    padding-left: 15px;
    padding-right: 15px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    color: #d1ddd7;
    font-size: 13px;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}
.footer-bottom p { margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .site-footer { padding-top: 40px; }
    .site-footer > .container { max-width: 100%; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; min-height: 0; padding-bottom: 12px; }
    .footer-column h3, .footer-column h4 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .footer-column:not(.footer-about) h4 { text-align: left; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 5px; }
}

/*==================================================
        FAQ ACCORDION STYLES
==================================================*/
.faq-section { background: var(--bg-light); }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06) !important; border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); transition: box-shadow .25s ease; }
.faq-item:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6,74,41,.1); }
.faq-button { background: #ffffff !important; color: var(--text-dark) !important; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; padding: 18px 20px !important; border: none; box-shadow: none !important; align-items: flex-start; }
.faq-button:not(.collapsed) { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#064A29,#0B6B3A) !important; color: #ffffff !important; }
.faq-button:not(.collapsed) i { color: #FFD54F !important; }
.faq-button:not(.collapsed)::after { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.faq-body { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text-muted); padding: 18px 20px; background: #fafafa; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05); }

/*==================================================
    INNER PAGE HERO SECTION
==================================================*/
.page-hero-section { background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(6,74,41,.58) 0%,rgba(11,107,58,.46) 60%,rgba(0,0,0,.38) 100%), url('images/slider/senatebuilding.jpg') center/cover no-repeat; min-height: 180px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.page-hero-overlay { width: 100%; padding: 40px 0 36px; }
.page-hero-content { text-align: center; }
.page-breadcrumb { display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.page-breadcrumb a { color: #FFD54F; text-decoration: none; }
.page-hero-title { font-size: clamp(22px,5vw,38px); font-weight: 800; color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.2; }
.page-hero-subtitle { font-size: clamp(13px,3vw,16px); color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); margin: 0 auto; max-width: 500px; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .page-hero-section { min-height: 240px; } .page-hero-content { text-align: left; } .page-hero-subtitle { margin: 0; } }

/*==================================================
    INNER PAGE CONTENT CARDS
==================================================*/
.page-content-section { background: var(--bg-light); }
.content-card { background: var(--card-bg); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 22px 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05); }
.content-card-title { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .content-card { padding: 28px; } }
.info-highlight-card { border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 20px; height: 100%; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.info-highlight-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.info-green { background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(6,74,41,.06),rgba(11,107,58,.1)); border: 1px solid rgba(11,107,58,.15); }
.info-gold { background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(244,180,0,.08),rgba(253,185,19,.12)); border: 1px solid rgba(244,180,0,.2); }
.info-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px; background: rgba(11,107,58,.12); color: #064A29; }
.info-gold .info-icon { background: rgba(244,180,0,.15); color: #c68a00; }
.info-highlight-card h5 { font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.info-highlight-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }
.value-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.value-list li { padding: 9px 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-dark); border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }
.value-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/*==================================================
    SIDEBAR INFO CARD
==================================================*/
.sidebar-info-card { background: var(--card-bg); border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05); overflow: hidden; }
.sidebar-header { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#064A29,#0B6B3A); color: #ffffff; padding: 13px 18px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; }
.sidebar-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.sidebar-list li { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 11px 18px; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; gap: 8px; }
.sidebar-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-list li span { color: var(--text-muted); }

/*==================================================
    STEPS LIST
==================================================*/
.steps-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.step-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; align-items: flex-start; }
.step-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.step-number { flex-shrink: 0; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#064A29,#0B6B3A); color: #ffffff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(6,74,41,.25); margin-top: 2px; }
.step-body { flex: 1; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-dark); }
.step-body h5 { font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.step-body p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 14px; }
.step-body ul { color: var(--text-muted); padding-left: 18px; font-size: 13px; }
.step-body ul li { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.steps-list.compact .step-item { padding: 12px 0; align-items: center; }
.steps-list.compact .step-body { font-weight: 500; }
.requirements-list { padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-dark); }
.requirements-list li { margin-bottom: 14px; }

/*==================================================
    NOTICE ALERT
==================================================*/
.notice-alert { background: #fffbea; border: 1px solid #f4b400; border-left: 5px solid #f4b400; border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 18px 20px; font-size: 14px; }
.notice-alert-header { font-weight: 700; color: #92400e; font-size: 15px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.notice-alert ol, .notice-alert ul { padding-left: 20px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/*==================================================
    CONTACT PAGE
==================================================*/
.contact-detail-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 13px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }
.contact-detail-item:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-icon { flex-shrink: 0; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(6,74,41,.09),rgba(11,107,58,.14)); color: #064A29; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 15px; }
.contact-detail-item strong { display: block; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.contact-detail-item p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-dark); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-detail-item a { color: var(--primary-light); text-decoration: none; }
.contact-detail-item a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/*==================================================
    MAP CONTAINER
==================================================*/
.map-header { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#064A29,#0B6B3A); color: #ffffff; padding: 13px 18px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; }
.map-container { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 280px; overflow: hidden; }
.map-container iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .map-container { height: 420px; } }

/*==================================================
    COLLEGE CARDS
==================================================*/
.college-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.college-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(6,74,41,.12); }
.college-icon-wrap {
    width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px; color: #fff; margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.college-card-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.college-card-meta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.college-card-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary-light); }

/*==================================================
    DEPARTMENT CARDS
==================================================*/
.dept-college-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#064A29,#0B6B3A);
    color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;
    padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.dept-card {
    background: var(--card-bg); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 14px 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05); display: flex;
    align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.dept-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(6,74,41,.1); }
.dept-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(11,107,58,.12); color: #064A29;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dept-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.dept-name { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-dark); white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.dept-school { display: block; font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.dept-link {
    flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(6,74,41,.08); color: #064A29;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .2s;
}
.dept-link:hover { background: #064A29; color: #fff; }

/*==================================================
    PROGRAMME CARDS
==================================================*/
.programme-card {
    background: var(--card-bg); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05); display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; height: 100%;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.programme-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6,74,41,.1); }
.programme-badge {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#064A29,#0B6B3A);
    color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center;
    justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.programme-info { flex: 1; }
.programme-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.programme-dept { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); display: block; }
.programme-meta { display: flex; gap: 12px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.programme-apply-btn {
    display: inline-block; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700; color: #064A29; text-decoration: none;
    border: 1.5px solid #064A29; border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 6px 14px; transition: .2s;
    align-self: flex-start;
}
.programme-apply-btn:hover { background: #064A29; color: #fff; }

/*==================================================
    NEWS PAGE
==================================================*/
.news-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.news-list-card {
    background: var(--card-bg); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05); display: block;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.news-list-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(6,74,41,.1); }
.news-list-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.news-list-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.4; }
.news-list-summary { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.news-read-more { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary-light); }
.news-article-body { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-dark); }
.recent-news-date { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.recent-news-title { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark); line-height: 1.4; }
.recent-news-item:hover .recent-news-title { color: var(--primary-light); }

/*==================================================
    GLOBAL ANIMATED APPLY BUTTON SYSTEM
    Applies to ALL apply/admission buttons site-wide
==================================================*/

/* Universal animated Apply button class */
.btn-apply-animated,
.btn.btn-warning.rounded-pill,
.btn.btn-warning.w-100,
.hero-card .btn,
.programme-apply-btn,
.announcement-btn,
.sidebar-info-card .btn-warning {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease !important;
}

/* === GOLD ANIMATED PRIMARY APPLY BUTTON === */
.btn-apply-animated,
a.btn-apply-animated {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDB913 0%, #FFD54F 50%, #FDB913 100%);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    color: #064A29 !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(253,185,19,.5), 0 0 0 0 rgba(253,185,19,.4);
    animation:
        applyPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite,
        gradientShift 3s ease infinite;
}

.btn-apply-animated::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -75%;
    width: 50%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.55), transparent);
    animation: shimmerSweep 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-apply-animated::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    animation: rippleRing 2.4s ease-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-apply-animated:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(253,185,19,.7), 0 0 0 6px rgba(253,185,19,.15) !important;
    color: #064A29 !important;
}

/* === BTN-WARNING shimmer (sidebar, programme cards) === */
.btn.btn-warning {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: applyPulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.btn.btn-warning::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -75%;
    width: 50%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.4), transparent);
    animation: shimmerSweep 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: inherit;
}

.btn.btn-warning:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(253,185,19,.6) !important;
}

/* === Programme Apply Button (row cards) === */
.programme-apply-btn {
    animation: applyPulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(6,74,41,.2);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
}

.programme-apply-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -75%;
    width: 50%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.35), transparent);
    animation: shimmerSweep 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: inherit;
}

.programme-apply-btn:hover {
    background: #064A29;
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(6,74,41,.35) !important;
}

/* === Announcement Bar Apply Now button === */
.announcement-btn {
    background: #FDB913;
    color: #064A29 !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(253,185,19,.45);
    animation: applyPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.announcement-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -75%;
    width: 50%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.5), transparent);
    animation: shimmerSweep 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: inherit;
}

.announcement-btn:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.06);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(253,185,19,.6);
}

/* Ensure keyframes are available globally (duplicated for scope safety) */
@keyframes applyPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(253,185,19,.5), 0 0 0 0 rgba(253,185,19,.4); }
    50%       { box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(253,185,19,.75), 0 0 0 10px rgba(253,185,19,0); }
}
@keyframes gradientShift {
    0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
@keyframes shimmerSweep {
    0%   { left: -75%; opacity: 0; }
    20%  { opacity: 1; }
    100% { left: 150%; opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes rippleRing {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(253,185,19,.7); }
    70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(253,185,19,0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(253,185,19,0); }
}



/*====================================================
        JOSTUM ADMISSION PROCESS
====================================================*/

.jap-section{

    padding:120px 0;
    background:#ffffff;
    overflow:hidden;

}

.jap-heading{

    margin-bottom:90px;

}

.jap-small-title{

    color:#0B6B3A;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:3px;
    font-size:14px;

}

.jap-heading h2{

    font-size:54px;
    font-weight:800;
    color:#0d2b52;
    margin:18px 0;

}

.jap-heading p{

    font-size:22px;
    color:#666;

}

/* timeline */

.jap-timeline{

    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    position:relative;

}

/* green connecting line */

.jap-progress-line{

    position:absolute;
    top:40px;
    left:12%;
    width:76%;
    height:5px;
    background:#d9eadb;
    border-radius:50px;
    overflow:hidden;

}

.jap-progress-line::after{

    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    top:0;
    width:0%;
    height:100%;
    background:#0B6B3A;
    animation:japLine 3s ease forwards;

}

@keyframes japLine{

    to{

        width:100%;

    }

}

/* steps */

.jap-step{

    width:23%;
    text-align:center;
    position:relative;

}

.jap-circle{

    width:80px;
    height:80px;
    background:#0B6B3A;
    border-radius:50%;
    margin:auto;
    color:#fff;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:30px;
    font-weight:bold;
    position:relative;
    z-index:5;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(11,107,58,.30);

    animation:japPulse 2s infinite;

}

@keyframes japPulse{

    0%{

        transform:scale(1);

    }

    50%{

        transform:scale(1.08);

    }

    100%{

        transform:scale(1);

    }

}

.jap-content{

    margin-top:35px;
    padding:0 15px;

}

.jap-content i{

    font-size:45px;
    color:#F4B400;
    margin-bottom:20px;

}

.jap-content h4{

    font-weight:700;
    color:#0d2b52;
    margin-bottom:18px;

}

.jap-content p{

    color:#666;
    line-height:1.8;

}

/* hover */

.jap-step:hover .jap-circle{

    background:#F4B400;
    color:#000;
    transform:translateY(-10px);

}

.jap-step:hover i{

    transform:rotate(10deg) scale(1.1);

}

.jap-content i{

    transition:.4s;

}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:991px){

.jap-heading h2{

    font-size:38px;

}

.jap-heading p{

    font-size:18px;

}

.jap-timeline{

    display:block;

}

.jap-progress-line{

    left:39px;
    width:5px;
    height:82%;
    top:40px;

}

.jap-progress-line::after{

    width:100%;
    height:0%;

    animation:japMobileLine 3s forwards;

}

@keyframes japMobileLine{

    to{

        height:100%;

    }

}

.jap-step{

    width:100%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    text-align:left;
    margin-bottom:60px;
    position:relative;

}

.jap-circle{

    width:70px;
    height:70px;
    flex-shrink:0;
    margin-right:25px;
    margin-left:5px;

}

.jap-content{

    margin-top:0;

}

.jap-content i{

    font-size:34px;

}

}
/*=========================================
        APPLICANT RESOURCES
=========================================*/

.resources-section{

    padding:100px 0;

    background:#f7faf8;

}

.resource-card{

    position:relative;

    background:#fff;

    border-radius:22px;

    padding:40px 30px;

    height:100%;

    overflow:hidden;

    transition:.45s;

    border:1px solid rgba(11,107,58,.08);

    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

}

.resource-card::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    top:0;

    left:0;

    width:100%;

    height:6px;

    background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0B6B3A,#FFD54F);

}

.resource-card:hover{

    transform:translateY(-12px);

    box-shadow:0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.12);

}

.resource-icon{

    width:90px;

    height:90px;

    margin-bottom:25px;

    border-radius:50%;

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    justify-content:center;

    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0B6B3A,#15a44a);

    color:#fff;

    font-size:36px;

    transition:.45s;

}

.resource-card:hover .resource-icon{

    transform:rotate(15deg) scale(1.1);

    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFD54F,#f4b400);

    color:#222;

}

.resource-label{

    display:inline-block;

    color:#0B6B3A;

    font-size:13px;

    font-weight:700;

    letter-spacing:2px;

    margin-bottom:15px;

}

.resource-card h4{

    color:#222;

    font-weight:700;

    margin-bottom:18px;

}

.resource-card p{

    color:#666;

    line-height:1.8;

}

.resource-card a{

    display:inline-flex;

    align-items:center;

    margin-top:15px;

    color:#0B6B3A;

    font-weight:700;

    text-decoration:none;

    transition:.35s;

}

.resource-card:hover a{

    color:#f4b400;

}

.resource-card a i{

    transition:.35s;

}

.resource-card:hover a i{

    transform:translateX(8px);

}

@media(max-width:991px){

.resource-card{

    padding:30px 25px;

}

.resource-icon{

    width:75px;

    height:75px;

    font-size:30px;

}

}
.resources-section{
    padding:90px 0;
    background:#f8fafc;
}

.resources-header{
    max-width:850px;
    margin:auto;
    margin-bottom:60px;
}

.resources-badge{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    padding:10px 22px;
    background:#064A29;
    color:#fff;
    border-radius:40px;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:14px;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    margin-bottom:22px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(6,74,41,.15);
}

.resources-title{
    font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.2rem);
    font-weight:800;
    color:#064A29;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    line-height:1.2;
}

.resources-title span{
    color:#FDB913;
}

.resources-divider{
    width:120px;
    height:5px;
    background:#e8e8e8;
    border-radius:20px;
    margin:25px auto;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.resources-divider span{
    display:block;
    width:60px;
    height:100%;
    background:#FDB913;
    border-radius:20px;
    animation:dividerMove 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.resources-subtitle{
    font-size:18px;
    color:#6c757d;
    max-width:760px;
    margin:auto;
    line-height:1.8;
}

@keyframes dividerMove{
    0%{transform:translateX(-60px);}
    50%{transform:translateX(120px);}
    100%{transform:translateX(-60px);}
}