/* Public website (central domain) — matches the master home-page design. Plain CSS, no build step. */
:root {
  --navy: #1b3f7d; --navy-d: #0f2c5e; --teal: #2ec4b0; --orange: #f5a623; --ink: #14213d; --muted: #667085;
  --soft: #f3f4f6; --radius: 14px; --wrap: 1180px;
}
body.site { margin: 0; font-family: Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", system-ui, sans-serif; color: var(--ink); background: #fff; line-height: 1.55; }
body.site h1, body.site h2, body.site h3, body.site h4 { font-family: Merriweather, "Hind Siliguri", Georgia, serif; line-height: 1.25; }
.site a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.site img { max-width: 100%; }
.site-wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--wrap); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; box-sizing: border-box; }
.site-narrow { max-width: 860px; }
.site-hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }

/* ── top strip + header ─────────────────────────────── */
.site-top { background: #fff; font-size: 13px; }
.site-top.is-overlay { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 30; background: transparent; }
.site-top-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding-top: 6px; padding-bottom: 6px; }
.site-top-info { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.site-top-info span { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 4px; }
.site-top-info i { margin-right: 4px; }
.site-top-auth { display: flex; background: #1a1a1a; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; }
.site-top-auth a { color: #fff; padding: 3px 22px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .3px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.site-top-auth a:hover { background: var(--teal); }
.site-header { position: relative; z-index: 29; }
.site-header.is-overlay { position: absolute; top: 34px; left: 0; right: 0; }
.site-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; background: #fff; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0 0 0 14px; min-height: 58px; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.12); position: relative; }
.site-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; flex: 0 0 auto; padding: 6px 0; }
.site-brand img { height: 44px; width: auto; display: block; }
.site-brand-text { font-family: Merriweather, serif; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: 18px; }
.site-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; flex: 1; justify-content: center; gap: 4px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.site-nav a { padding: 6px 14px; font-weight: 500; font-size: 15px; position: relative; border-radius: 4px; }
.site-nav a:hover, .site-nav a.active { color: var(--teal); }
.site-nav a + a::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 30%; height: 40%; border-left: 2px solid var(--orange); }
.site-nav a:nth-child(3n+2)::before { border-color: var(--teal); }
.site-nav a:nth-child(3n)::before { border-color: #8b5cf6; }
.site-nav a.active { font-weight: 700; }
.site-nav .site-lang { font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #d0d5dd; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 12px; margin-left: 8px; }
.site-nav .site-lang::before { display: none; }
.site-apply { align-self: stretch; display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 0 38px 0 46px; background: var(--teal); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; clip-path: polygon(22px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%); border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; }
.site-apply:hover { background: var(--navy); }
.site-burger { display: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: 8px; background: none; border: 0; font-size: 22px; color: var(--navy); padding: 8px 12px; cursor: pointer; }

/* ── hero + features ─────────────────────────────────── */
.site-hero { position: relative; min-height: 640px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-d), var(--navy)) center/cover no-repeat; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; }
.site-hero-shade { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.35), rgba(0,0,0,0) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 70%, rgba(0,0,0,.2)); }
.site-hero-text { position: relative; color: #fff; padding-bottom: 140px; }
.site-hero-text h1 { font-size: 44px; margin: 0 0 8px; }
/* hero slider */
.site-hero { overflow: hidden; }
.hero-slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: center/cover no-repeat; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .9s ease, visibility .9s; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; }
.hero-slide.is-active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; z-index: 1; }
.site-hero.has-slides:not([data-hero-slider]) .hero-slide { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.site-hero-shade { z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-caption { position: relative; z-index: 3; color: #fff; padding-bottom: 150px; max-width: var(--wrap); }
.hero-caption h2 { font-size: 40px; margin: 0 0 8px; max-width: 640px; text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.45); }
.hero-caption p { font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 18px; max-width: 560px; text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.hero-nav { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 4; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); color: #fff; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; backdrop-filter: blur(3px); transition: background .2s; }
.hero-nav:hover, .hero-nav:focus-visible { background: var(--orange); }
.hero-prev { left: 18px; } .hero-next { right: 18px; }
.hero-dots { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 100px; z-index: 4; display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 9px; }
.hero-dots button { width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid #fff; background: transparent; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s; }
.hero-dots button.is-active { background: var(--orange); border-color: var(--orange); transform: scale(1.2); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero-slide { transition: none; } }
.site-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); max-width: 890px; margin: -78px auto 0; position: relative; z-index: 5; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }
.site-feature { display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 26px 24px; color: #fff; min-height: 130px; box-sizing: border-box; }
.site-feature.tone-teal { background: var(--teal); }
.site-feature.tone-orange { background: var(--orange); }
.site-feature > i { font-size: 34px; margin-top: 6px; flex: 0 0 38px; text-align: center; }
.site-feature h3 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 400; }
.site-feature p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; opacity: .95; }

/* ── sections ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-section { padding: 56px 0; }
.site-section-flush { padding-bottom: 0; }
.site-title { text-align: center; font-size: 34px; margin: 0 0 28px; font-weight: 700; }
.site-title span { color: var(--orange); }
.site-title-orange { color: var(--orange); font-family: Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif !important; font-weight: 700; }
.site-title-left { text-align: left; }
.site-band-navy { background: var(--navy); margin-top: 56px; padding: 22px 0 36px; position: relative; }
.site-band-navy::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 46px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2a3f8f, #4b3a8f 50%, #2a3f8f); opacity: .55; }
.site-band-navy .site-wrap { position: relative; }
.site-band-navy .site-title { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.site-band-page { margin-top: 0; }

/* branch photo grid: 3 × 3, white-framed pictures */
.branch-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 8px; max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; }
.branch-tile { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border: 1px solid #fff; background: #0f2c5e; overflow: hidden; outline-offset: 2px; }
.branch-tile img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .5s; }
.branch-tile:hover img, .branch-tile:focus-visible img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.branch-ph { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; color: #fff; text-align: center; padding: 10px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tone), #0f2c5e); }
.branch-ph i { font-size: 34px; opacity: .85; }
.branch-ph b { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; }
.branch-cap { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: 22px 12px 8px; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(8,20,48,.88)); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; transform: translateY(100%); transition: transform .25s; }
.branch-cap b { font-size: 14px; } .branch-cap small { font-size: 12px; opacity: .85; }
.branch-tile:hover .branch-cap, .branch-tile:focus-visible .branch-cap { transform: none; }
@media (hover: none) { .branch-cap { transform: none; } }

/* map */
.branch-map { height: 420px; width: 100%; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orange); z-index: 1; }
.branch-pin { background: none; border: 0; font-size: 34px; filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.35)); }
/* all branch locations: list + Google map */
.loc { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 380px) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 20px; padding-bottom: 40px; align-items: stretch; }
.loc-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; max-height: 520px; overflow-y: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.loc-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #e5e9f2; border-radius: 14px; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.loc-item.is-active { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15,44,94,.12); }
.loc-dot { flex: 0 0 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%; margin-top: 6px; }
.loc-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; min-width: 0; }
.loc-body strong { color: var(--navy); font-size: 16px; }
.loc-addr { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
.loc-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 14px; margin-top: 6px; font-size: 13px; }
.loc-actions a, .loc-actions button { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; background: none; border: 0; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13px; font-family: inherit; }
.loc-actions a:hover, .loc-actions button:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.loc-map { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 420px; border: 2px solid var(--orange); border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.loc-tabs { display: flex; gap: 0; background: var(--soft); }
.loc-tabs button { flex: 1; border: 0; background: none; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; }
.loc-tabs button.is-active { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.loc-frame, .loc-overview { flex: 1; width: 100%; min-height: 420px; border: 0; height: auto; border-bottom: 0; }
.loc-frame[hidden], .loc-overview[hidden] { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 899px) { .loc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .loc-list { max-height: 360px; } }
.site-empty { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 28px; text-align: center; color: var(--muted); background: var(--soft); border-radius: var(--radius); }
.site-empty-dark { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #cbd5e1; }

/* news cards */
.news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; max-width: 890px; margin: 0 auto; }
.news-card { background: #fff; border-radius: 22px; padding: 14px 14px 18px; box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15,44,94,.1); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.news-img { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--soft); }
.news-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.news-img .ph { display: flex; height: 100%; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 36px; color: #9aa4b2; }
.news-date { position: absolute; right: 8px; top: 8px; background: var(--orange); color: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 14px; }
.news-meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; }
body.site .news-card h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; font-family: Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; font-weight: 700; flex: 1; }
.news-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

/* buttons */
.site-center { text-align: center; margin-top: 26px; }
.site-footer p { font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.site-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; border: 0; cursor: pointer; font: 700 12px Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; letter-spacing: .4px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 22px; color: #fff; align-self: flex-start; }
.site-btn-orange { background: var(--orange); } .site-btn-teal { background: var(--teal); }
.site-btn:hover { filter: brightness(.93); }
.site-btn-sm { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 11px; }

/* partners */
.site-partners { background: var(--soft); padding: 26px 0; margin-top: 56px; }
.site-partners-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-around; align-items: center; gap: 24px; }
.site-partners-row img { height: 64px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.site-section + .site-partners { margin-top: 0; }

/* footer */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-d); color: #dbe4f5; padding: 52px 0 0; margin-top: 0; }
.site-footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 36px; }
body.site .site-footer h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 18px; padding-bottom: 8px; position: relative; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; }
.site-footer h4::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 34px; height: 3px; background: var(--orange); border-radius: 2px; }
.site-footer-logo { max-height: 56px; background: #fff; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 4px; }
.site-footer-name { font: 700 20px Merriweather, serif; color: #fff; }
.site-footer-about p { font-size: 14px; margin: 14px 0; }
.site-footer-contact, .site-links { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.site-footer-contact li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 10px 0; font-size: 14px; }
.site-footer-contact i { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--orange); color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 12px; flex: 0 0 28px; }
.site-links li { margin: 9px 0; font-size: 14px; }
.site-links a::before { content: "\25B8"; color: var(--orange); margin-right: 8px; }
.site-links a:hover, .site-footer a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.site-newsletter { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.site-newsletter input[type=email] { border: 0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 11px 14px; font-size: 14px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; }
.site-newsletter .site-btn { justify-content: center; align-self: stretch; padding: 12px; }
.site-flash { background: rgba(46,196,176,.2); border-left: 3px solid var(--teal); padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 13px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.site-form-error { color: #fecaca; font-size: 12px; }
.site-footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; padding-top: 34px; padding-bottom: 20px; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 8px; }
.site-footer-bottom b { color: var(--orange); font-weight: 500; }
.site-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.site-social a { width: 32px; height: 28px; background: var(--orange); color: #fff; border-radius: 5px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 13px; }
.site-social a:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); }
.site-toast { position: fixed; bottom: 22px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3); z-index: 99; cursor: pointer; }

/* inner pages */
.site-page { padding-top: 40px; min-height: 50vh; }
.site-crumb { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 6px; }
.site-byline { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; margin: -14px 0 22px; }
.site-post-img { width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.site-prose { font-size: 16.5px; }
.site-prose h2, .site-prose h3 { margin-top: 1.6em; }
.site-prose img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
.site-prose table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; } .site-prose td, .site-prose th { border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 8px 10px; }
.site-prose a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: underline; }
.notice-list { list-style: none; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0; max-width: 860px; }
.notice-list li { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: baseline; padding: 14px 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; }
.notice-date { flex: 0 0 110px; font-size: 13px; color: #fff; background: var(--teal); border-radius: 14px; text-align: center; padding: 2px 8px; }
.notice-list a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.site-pager { margin-top: 28px; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.site-pager .pagination { gap: 4px; }

/* ── responsive ───────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .site-bar { flex-wrap: wrap; padding-left: 10px; }
  .site-burger { display: block; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; order: 2; } .site-apply { order: 3; } .site-brand { order: 1; }
  .site-nav { display: none; flex: 0 0 100%; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; order: 5; padding: 6px 0 12px; }
  .site-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .site-nav a + a::before { display: none; }
  .site-apply { padding: 0 20px; clip-path: none; min-height: 58px; font-size: 15px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
  .site-bar { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
  .site-brand { flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; }
  .site-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .site-hero { min-height: 460px; }
  .site-hero-text { padding-top: 150px; padding-bottom: 90px; }
  .site-hero-text h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  .hero-caption { padding-bottom: 100px; } .hero-caption h2 { font-size: 26px; } .hero-caption p { font-size: 15px; }
  .hero-nav { display: none; } .hero-dots { bottom: 52px; }   /* phones: swipe or tap the dots; arrows would sit on the slide text */
  .site-brand-text { font-size: 15px; }
  .site-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: -40px; }
  .branch-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-top-info span:nth-child(2) { display: none; }
  .site-title { font-size: 26px; }
  .site-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .branch-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .branch-map { height: 320px; } }

/* ── branch website extras ─────────────────────────────── */
.ph { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 100px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbe4f5, #eef2f9); color: #9aa8c2; font-size: 40px; }
.site-about { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 40px; max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; align-items: center; }
.site-about-pics { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.site-about-main { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--soft); }
.site-about-main img, .site-about-second img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.site-about-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6px; }
.site-about-second { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; overflow: hidden; background: var(--soft); }
.site-about-years { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; padding: 14px 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.site-about-years b { font: 700 40px Merriweather, serif; line-height: 1; border-bottom: 2px solid #fff; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.site-about-years span { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; }
body.site .site-about-text h2 { font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.site-about-sub { font: 700 14px Merriweather, serif; margin: 0 0 14px; padding-bottom: 12px; position: relative; }
.site-about-sub::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 46px; height: 2px; background: var(--teal); }
.site-about-body { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.site-ticks { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 22px; padding: 0; }
.site-ticks li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 13px; margin: 10px 0; }
.site-ticks i { width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); color: #fff; font-size: 10px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex: 0 0 20px; }
.site-btn-teal.site-btn { border-radius: 3px; padding: 10px 22px; }

.site-band-light { background: #7db4ee; padding: 14px 0 0; margin-top: 10px; }
.site-band-light .site-title { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.site-band-light .site-wrap { max-width: none; padding: 0; }
.site-messages { display: grid; gap: 14px; padding: 0 0 0; }
.site-messages.cols-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .site-messages.cols-1 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
.site-message { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; background: #0f2c5e; }
.site-message img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .5s; }
.site-message:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.site-message-cap { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: 40px 20px 14px; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(8,20,48,.85)); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.site-message-cap b { font-size: 18px; } .site-message-cap small { font-size: 13px; opacity: .9; } .site-message-cap em { font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; color: var(--orange); margin-top: 4px; }

.site-team-sec { background: #f8f9fc; }
.site-team { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; }
.site-team-card { background: #fff; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--orange); box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15,44,94,.08); }
.site-team-card.tone-1 { border-color: #ef4444; } .site-team-card.tone-2 { border-color: #84cc16; }
.site-team-pic { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; background: var(--soft); }
.site-team-pic img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.site-team-info { padding: 10px 14px 14px; }
body.site .site-team-info h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; font: 700 16px Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; }
.site-team-info p { margin: 0; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.4; }
.site-team-info p span { font-size: 11px; }

.site-teachers-sec { padding-top: 24px; background: #f8f9fc; }
.site-teachers { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; }
.site-teacher { background: #fff; border: 2px solid #e9b949; border-radius: 8px; padding: 10px; text-align: center; }
.site-teacher-pic { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.05; overflow: hidden; background: var(--soft); border-radius: 4px; }
.site-teacher-pic img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; display: block; }
body.site .site-teacher h3 { font: 700 14px Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; margin: 10px 0 6px; }
.site-teacher-role { display: inline-block; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; background: #eef2f9; border-radius: 10px; padding: 2px 10px; }

.site-msg-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.site-msg-head img { width: 140px; height: 140px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; border: 4px solid var(--orange); }
.site-msg-name { margin: 0; font-size: 28px; } .site-msg-role { margin: 4px 0 0; }

@media (max-width: 991px) { .site-teachers { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .site-about { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .site-messages.cols-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-team { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-msg-head { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .site-teachers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ══ Platform home page (v5): motion, mega menu, software features, plans, school grid, logo marquee ══ */
.site-skip { position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 8px; z-index: 100; background: var(--navy); color: #fff !important; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 6px; }
.site-skip:focus { left: 8px; }
.site-top-info a { color: inherit; }

/* scroll reveal — only hidden once JS is running, so pages work without it */
.js [data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms); }
.js [data-reveal].is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* hero: slow Ken Burns zoom + caption that rises in, line by line */
.hero-slide.is-active, .site-hero.has-slides:not([data-hero-slider]) .hero-slide { animation: kb-scale 14s ease-out both; }
@keyframes kb-scale { from { scale: 1.12; } to { scale: 1; } }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-caption > *, .site-hero-text > * { animation: rise .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both; }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-caption > :nth-child(2), .site-hero-text > :nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .18s; }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-caption > :nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .36s; }
@keyframes rise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* sticky header: shrinks and gains a shadow after scrolling */
.site-header.is-stuck { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; animation: drop .35s ease both; }
.site-header.is-stuck .site-bar { min-height: 50px; border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15,44,94,.18); }
.site-header.is-stuck .site-brand img { height: 36px; }
@keyframes drop { from { transform: translateY(-100%); } to { transform: none; } }
.site-brand img, .site-bar { transition: height .25s, min-height .25s; }

/* feature boxes: up to four, lift on hover */
.site-features { grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--cols, 3), 1fr); max-width: calc(var(--cols, 3) * 300px); }
.site-feature { transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.site-feature:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18); z-index: 1; }
.site-feature:hover > i { animation: wiggle .6s ease; }
@keyframes wiggle { 25% { transform: rotate(-10deg); } 75% { transform: rotate(8deg); } }

/* section titles */
.site-title-note { display: inline-block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--orange); margin-left: 8px; vertical-align: middle; }
.site-band-grey { background: #eef0f4; margin-top: 56px; }

/* software features */
.soft-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.soft-card { background: #fff; border: 2px solid #59b4ef; border-radius: 6px; padding: 22px 18px; text-align: center; transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s; }
.soft-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--orange); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(15,44,94,.12); }
.soft-ic { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--navy)); color: #fff; font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 12px; transition: transform .4s; }
.soft-card:hover .soft-ic { transform: rotate(360deg); }
body.site .soft-card h3 { font: 700 16px Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; margin: 0 0 6px; color: var(--navy); }
.soft-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); }

/* plans */
.plan-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--cols, 4), minmax(0, 260px)); justify-content: center; gap: 20px; }
.plan-card { border: 2px solid #59b4ef; border-radius: 8px; padding: 26px 22px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; background: #fff; transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.plan-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(15,44,94,.14); }
.plan-card.is-featured { border-color: var(--orange); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(245,166,35,.25); }
body.site .plan-card h3 { margin: 0; font: 700 20px Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; color: var(--navy); }
.plan-price b { font-size: 32px; color: var(--orange); } .plan-price span { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; margin-left: 4px; }
.plan-year { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: -6px; }
.plan-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 4px 0 8px; padding: 0; flex: 1; }
.plan-card li { font-size: 14px; margin: 7px 0; display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.plan-card li i { color: var(--teal); margin-top: 4px; }
.plan-card .plan-desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; }
.plan-card .site-btn { align-self: stretch; justify-content: center; }

/* school grid: four per row (photo tiles, gradient name cards without a photo) */
.branch-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); max-width: none; }
.branch-ph { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) -10%, #145a7a 45%, var(--navy-d) 100%); }
.branch-tile { transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.branch-tile:hover, .branch-tile:focus-visible { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 14px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.35); z-index: 1; }
.branch-tile:hover .branch-ph i { animation: wiggle .6s ease; }
.site-btn.is-loading { opacity: .7; pointer-events: none; }
.site-btn.is-loading i { animation: spin 1s linear infinite; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.school-filter { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 10px; max-width: 760px; }
.school-filter input, .school-filter select { border: 0; border-radius: 22px; padding: 10px 16px; font: 14px Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; min-width: 0; }
.school-filter input { flex: 1 1 260px; } .school-filter select { flex: 0 1 200px; }
.school-filter-clear { color: #fff !important; align-self: center; text-decoration: underline !important; font-size: 14px; }
.school-count { text-align: center; color: #cbd5e1; font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.visually-hidden { position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; }

/* map: the selected school's pin bounces */
.loc-item.is-active .loc-dot { animation: bounce 1s ease 2; }
@keyframes bounce { 30% { transform: translateY(-6px); } 60% { transform: translateY(0); } 80% { transform: translateY(-3px); } }

/* "Schools" mega menu */
.site-mega { position: relative; display: flex; }
.site-mega-btn { background: none; border: 0; font: 500 15px Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; color: inherit; padding: 6px 14px; cursor: pointer; position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.site-mega-btn::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 30%; height: 40%; border-left: 2px solid var(--teal); }
.site-mega-btn i { font-size: 10px; transition: transform .25s; }
.site-mega.open .site-mega-btn, .site-mega-btn:hover, .site-mega-btn.active { color: var(--teal); }
.site-mega.open .site-mega-btn i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.site-mega-panel { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 12px); left: 50%; width: min(760px, 92vw); transform: translate(-50%, 10px); background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(15,44,94,.22); border-top: 3px solid var(--orange); padding: 16px 18px 14px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s, visibility .2s; z-index: 40; text-align: left; }
.site-mega.open .site-mega-panel { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
.site-mega-search { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: var(--soft); border-radius: 20px; padding: 0 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
.site-mega-search input { border: 0; background: none; padding: 9px 0; flex: 1; font: 14px Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; outline: none; }
.site-mega-cols { columns: 3 200px; column-gap: 22px; max-height: 340px; overflow-y: auto; }
.site-mega-group { break-inside: avoid; margin-bottom: 12px; }
body.site .site-mega-group h4 { font: 700 12px Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; color: var(--orange); margin: 0 0 6px; }
.site-nav .site-mega-group a { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: baseline; padding: 5px 6px; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 4px; }
.site-nav .site-mega-group a::before { display: none; }
.site-mega-group a i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 12px; }
.site-mega-group a:hover { background: #eef9f7; color: var(--navy); }
.site-mega-empty { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; margin: 4px 0 8px; }
.site-nav a.site-mega-all { display: block; text-align: right; font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange); border-top: 1px solid #eef0f4; padding-top: 10px; margin-top: 4px; }
.site-nav a.site-mega-all::before { display: none; }

/* product / software logos: auto-scrolling strip */
.site-partners { padding: 30px 0 34px; overflow: hidden; }
body.site .site-partners-title { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 12px; font: 700 26px Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 20px; }
.site-partners-title img { height: 48px; width: auto; }
.site-marquee { overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); }
.site-marquee-track { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 46px; width: max-content; margin: 0 auto; padding: 4px 23px; }
.site-marquee.is-moving .site-marquee-track { justify-content: flex-start; animation: marquee 32s linear infinite; }
.site-marquee.is-moving:hover .site-marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.site-marquee img { height: 60px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; filter: grayscale(.4); opacity: .85; transition: filter .3s, opacity .3s, transform .3s; }
.site-marquee a:hover img { filter: none; opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.08); }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* footer icons round, back-to-top */
.site-footer-contact i { border-radius: 50%; }
.site-top-btn { position: fixed; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; background: var(--orange); color: #fff; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(12px); transition: all .3s; z-index: 50; }
.site-top-btn.is-shown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.site-top-btn:hover { background: var(--navy); }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

@media (max-width: 1199px) { .soft-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } .plan-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 300px)); } }
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .branch-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .site-features { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); max-width: 640px; }
  .site-mega { flex-direction: column; }
  .site-mega-btn { justify-content: space-between; padding: 10px 14px; }
  .site-mega-btn::before { display: none; }
  .site-mega-panel { position: static; transform: none; width: auto; box-shadow: none; border-top: 0; padding: 0 6px 6px 14px; display: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  .site-mega.open .site-mega-panel { display: block; transform: none; }
  .site-mega-cols { columns: 1; max-height: 300px; }
  .site-header.is-stuck .site-nav.open { max-height: calc(100vh - 60px); overflow-y: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .soft-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .plan-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 360px); }
  .branch-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .site-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  body.site .site-partners-title { font-size: 20px; justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .site-title-note { display: block; margin: 6px 0 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .soft-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .branch-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .js [data-reveal] { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .hero-slide.is-active, .hero-slide.is-active .hero-caption > *, .site-hero-text > *, .site-header.is-stuck, .site-marquee.is-moving .site-marquee-track { animation: none; }
  .soft-card:hover .soft-ic { transform: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ══ Branch websites (v6): dropdown menu, counters, notice board, events, gallery, CTA, contact ══ */
.site-top-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.site-top-social { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.site-top-social a { width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 11px; transition: background .2s; }
.site-top-social a:hover { background: var(--teal); }
.site-branch .site-nav a { padding: 6px 12px; }

/* dropdown menu items */
.site-drop { position: relative; display: flex; }
.site-drop .site-mega-btn::before { border-color: var(--orange); }
.site-drop-panel { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); left: 0; min-width: 210px; background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(15,44,94,.2); border-top: 3px solid var(--teal); padding: 8px 0; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(8px); transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s, visibility .2s; z-index: 40; }
.site-drop.open .site-drop-panel { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
@media (hover: hover) and (min-width: 992px) { .site-drop:hover .site-drop-panel { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; } }
.site-nav .site-drop-panel a { display: block; padding: 8px 18px; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 0; }
.site-nav .site-drop-panel a::before { display: none; }
.site-nav .site-drop-panel a:hover, .site-nav .site-drop-panel a.active { background: #eef9f7; color: var(--teal); padding-left: 22px; }
.site-drop-panel a { transition: padding .2s, background .2s; }

/* counters band */
.site-counters { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy-d), var(--navy) 55%, var(--teal) 140%); color: #fff; padding: 46px 0; margin-top: 56px; }
.site-counters-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--n, 4), 1fr); max-width: calc(var(--n, 4) * 260px); gap: 20px; text-align: center; }
.site-counter i { font-size: 30px; color: var(--orange); display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.site-counter b { display: block; font: 700 40px Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; line-height: 1.1; }
.site-counter span { font-size: 15px; opacity: .9; }

/* notice board + events */
.site-board { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px; }
.site-board-col { background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15,44,94,.1); padding: 20px 22px; border-top: 4px solid var(--teal); }
.site-board-col + .site-board-col { border-top-color: var(--orange); }
.site-board-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
body.site .site-board-head h2 { font: 700 19px Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; margin: 0; color: var(--navy); }
.site-board-head h2 i { color: var(--orange); margin-right: 6px; }
.site-board-head a { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); }
.site-board-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; max-height: 330px; overflow-y: auto; }
.site-board-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; padding: 10px 2px; border-bottom: 1px dashed #e5e7eb; font-size: 14.5px; }
.site-board-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.site-board-list a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.site-board-list small { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px; margin-top: 2px; }
.site-date-chip { flex: 0 0 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--teal); color: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1.1; }
.site-date-chip b { font-size: 20px; }
.site-date-chip.is-orange { background: var(--orange); }

/* admission call to action */
.site-cta { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; padding: 34px 0; margin-top: 56px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.site-cta::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -80px; top: -80px; width: 260px; height: 260px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.site-cta-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
body.site .site-cta h2 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 28px; color: #fff; }
.site-cta p { margin: 0; opacity: .92; }
.site-cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.site-btn-light { background: #fff; color: var(--navy) !important; }

/* gallery + lightbox */
.site-gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
.site-gallery-item { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--soft); }
.site-gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .5s; }
.site-gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.site-gallery-zoom { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: rgba(15,44,94,.45); color: #fff; font-size: 26px; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s; }
.site-gallery-item:hover .site-gallery-zoom, .site-gallery-item:focus-visible .site-gallery-zoom { opacity: 1; }
body.site .site-album-title { font: 700 20px Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; color: var(--navy); margin: 30px 0 12px; }
.site-album-title small { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; margin-left: 6px; }
.site-lightbox { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200; background: rgba(5,12,30,.92); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; padding: 20px; }
.site-lightbox[hidden] { display: none; }
.site-lightbox figure { margin: 0; max-width: min(1100px, 86vw); text-align: center; }
.site-lightbox img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 80vh; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5); animation: rise .35s ease both; }
.site-lightbox figcaption { color: #e2e8f0; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 15px; }
.site-lightbox button { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: #fff; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1; cursor: pointer; flex: 0 0 48px; }
.site-lightbox button:hover { background: var(--orange); }
.site-lightbox .lb-close { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; }

/* events list */
.site-events { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.site-event { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: stretch; background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(15,44,94,.1); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.site-event:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15,44,94,.16); }
.site-event-date { flex: 0 0 86px; background: var(--orange); color: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.site-event-date b { font-size: 30px; line-height: 1; }
.site-events.is-past .site-event-date { background: #94a3b8; }
.site-event img { width: 120px; object-fit: cover; }
.site-event-body { padding: 14px 14px 14px 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; font-size: 14px; }
.site-event-body strong { color: var(--navy); font-size: 16px; }
.site-event-body small { color: var(--muted); }
.site-event-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 18px; color: var(--muted); margin: -14px 0 22px; }
.site-event-meta i { color: var(--orange); }

/* blog categories, tags */
.site-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin: -10px 0 24px; }
.site-chips a { border: 1px solid #d0d5dd; border-radius: 18px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 14px; transition: all .2s; }
.site-chips a:hover, .site-chips a.is-active { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: #fff; }
.site-tags { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; align-items: center; }
.site-tags span { background: var(--soft); border-radius: 12px; padding: 2px 10px; }

/* messages page */
.site-msg-card { background: #fff; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15,44,94,.08); padding: 26px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.site-msg-ph { width: 140px; height: 140px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--soft); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 46px; color: #9aa8c2; flex: 0 0 140px; }

/* contact page + strip */
.site-contact { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; align-items: start; }
.site-contact-list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0; }
.site-contact-list li { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef0f4; }
.site-contact-list i { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex: 0 0 44px; }
.site-contact-list small, .site-contact-item small { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .4px; }
.site-contact-map { width: 100%; height: 280px; border: 2px solid var(--orange); border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.site-form { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-radius: 14px; padding: 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
body.site .site-form h2 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 22px; }
.site-form label { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; }
.site-form input, .site-form textarea { border: 0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 11px 13px; font: 14px Roboto, "Hind Siliguri", sans-serif; }
.site-form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.site-form .site-btn { align-self: flex-start; }
.site-flash.is-light { color: #fff; }
.site-form-error.is-dark { color: #fecaca; }
.site-contact-strip { background: var(--soft); padding: 26px 0; margin-top: 56px; }
.site-contact-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.site-contact-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15,44,94,.06); transition: transform .3s; font-weight: 500; }
.site-contact-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.site-contact-item i { font-size: 22px; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--orange); color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex: 0 0 50px; }
.site-contact-item + .site-contact-item i { background: var(--teal); }
.site-contact-item:last-child i { background: var(--navy); }
.site-band-light + .site-section, .site-counters + .site-section { margin-top: 0; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .site-drop { flex-direction: column; }
  .site-drop-panel { position: static; box-shadow: none; border-top: 0; padding: 0 0 6px 12px; display: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; min-width: 0; }
  .site-drop.open .site-drop-panel { display: block; }
  .site-counters-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .site-board, .site-contact, .site-events { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .site-top-social { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .site-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .site-contact-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-counter b { font-size: 30px; }
  .site-top-info .d-none-sm { display: none; }
  .site-lightbox .lb-prev, .site-lightbox .lb-next { position: absolute; bottom: 20px; }
  .site-lightbox .lb-prev { left: 30%; } .site-lightbox .lb-next { right: 30%; }
}

/* ══ v7: the menu always fits one line on desktop; below 1200px it folds into the ☰ button ══ */
.site-nav { flex-wrap: nowrap; }
.site-nav > a, .site-nav .site-mega-btn { white-space: nowrap; }
.site-branch .site-nav > a, .site-branch .site-nav .site-mega-btn { padding: 6px 10px; }
@media (min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1399px) { .site-branch .site-nav > a, .site-branch .site-nav .site-mega-btn { padding: 6px 8px; font-size: 14.5px; } }
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .site-bar { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; padding-left: 10px; }
  .site-brand { order: 1; flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; }
  .site-burger { display: block; margin: 0; order: 2; }
  .site-apply { order: 3; padding: 0 20px; clip-path: none; min-height: 58px; font-size: 15px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
  .site-nav { display: none; flex: 0 0 100%; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; order: 5; padding: 6px 0 12px; }
  .site-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .site-nav a + a::before, .site-mega-btn::before { display: none; }
  .site-drop, .site-mega { flex-direction: column; }
  .site-mega-btn { justify-content: space-between; padding: 10px 14px; }
  .site-drop-panel { position: static; box-shadow: none; border-top: 0; padding: 0 0 6px 12px; display: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; min-width: 0; }
  .site-drop.open .site-drop-panel { display: block; }
  .site-mega-panel { position: static; transform: none; width: auto; box-shadow: none; border-top: 0; padding: 0 6px 6px 14px; display: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  .site-mega.open .site-mega-panel { display: block; transform: none; }
  .site-header.is-stuck .site-nav.open { max-height: calc(100vh - 60px); overflow-y: auto; }
}

/* hero caption over every slide (falls back to the school's name and tagline) */
.hero-caption .hero-kicker { display: inline-block; color: var(--orange); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .5px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 15px; }
.hero-caption .hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 8px; }
.hero-caption .site-btn-ghost { border: 2px solid #fff; color: #fff; background: transparent; }
.hero-caption .site-btn-ghost:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); }

/* v7: a roomier menu bar — wider than the page content, a little taller, larger logo */
.site-header .site-wrap, .site-top .site-wrap { max-width: 1380px; }
.site-bar { min-height: 66px; gap: 14px; }
.site-brand img { height: 50px; }
.site-nav > a, .site-nav .site-mega-btn { font-size: 15.5px; }
.site-apply { padding: 0 30px 0 42px; font-size: 16px; }
.site-header.is-stuck .site-bar { min-height: 56px; }
.site-hero.has-slides .site-hero-shade { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,20,48,.82) 0%, rgba(8,20,48,.55) 40%, rgba(8,20,48,.1) 75%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%), linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.35), rgba(0,0,0,0) 30%); }
.hero-caption h2 { font-size: 46px; line-height: 1.15; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .site-hero.has-slides .site-hero-shade { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,20,48,.55), rgba(8,20,48,.75)); } .hero-caption h2 { font-size: 26px; } }
/* v7: the top bar stays one line on phones (phone number + login only), so it never covers the menu */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .site-top-row { flex-wrap: nowrap; }
  .site-top-info { flex-wrap: nowrap; min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; }
  .site-top-info span:not(:first-child) { display: none; }
  .site-top-info span { white-space: nowrap; }
  .site-top-auth a { padding: 3px 12px; }
}

/* platform site: section title on the navy band, contact page like a school's with orange icon circles, page banner */
.site-band-navy .site-title-orange { color: #fff; }
.site-platform-contact .site-contact-list i { background: var(--orange); }
.site-page-banner { height: 260px; background: center/cover no-repeat; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .site-page-banner { height: 150px; } }

/* hero slider (Swiper): it fills the banner and moves the slides; the slow zoom runs on the picture layer inside */
.hero-swiper { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 1; }
.hero-swiper .swiper-wrapper { height: 100%; }
.hero-swiper .hero-slide { position: relative; inset: auto; height: 100%; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transition: none; }
.hero-swiper .hero-slide:not(.swiper-slide-active):not(.is-active) { pointer-events: none; }
.hero-swiper .hero-slide.is-active { animation: none; }
.hero-photo { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: center/cover no-repeat; }
.hero-swiper .hero-slide.is-active .hero-photo { animation: kb-scale 14s ease-out both; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero-swiper .hero-slide.is-active .hero-photo { animation: none; } }

/* the shade lives inside each slide, under its caption (an overlay above the slides would dim the caption too) */
.site-hero.has-slides .site-hero-shade { display: none; }
.site-hero.has-slides .hero-slide::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,20,48,.82) 0%, rgba(8,20,48,.55) 40%, rgba(8,20,48,.1) 75%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%), linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.35), rgba(0,0,0,0) 30%); }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .site-hero.has-slides .hero-slide::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,20,48,.55), rgba(8,20,48,.75)); } }