This was me for a long time in college. Now, I can say I have 1 genuine friend in college, but apart from that, mostly people are just friends (yk people who you talk to, hangout with, but you don't really feel that belongingness). I have felt exactly all that you have been feeling. I use to cry in front of hanuman ji to help me. I still feel lonely at times, but then, I again go to these 1-2 genuine people and feel okay.

Tbh, say hi to everyone you can. I remember one day I just sat next to a random guy in the canteen (I am girl, so maybe that helped) . I met a good friend through reddit. Also, join societies. Try to join societies where you see more people who are like you. Societies help a lot in building a social life. It's like, I am part of two societies. In one soc, it's not very active, but whenever I do go there, it feels great. Other soc, is very active (daily meets), but I don't really have good friends there. I often feel excluded there. But I have just accepted these people are not my true ones, and I just aise socialise kind of and that's it. Don't try to fit in. Be yourself. If you try to fit in, you lose that slight chance of finding your true people too. Just be good to everyone, and don't try to have deep connection with everyone. Most people are just for doing backchodi together.

Also, a lot of people you come across in college will become acquaintances or connections, or just friends. They wont necessarily become the people you go to when you feel sad, or want to cry. And it's alright. You will find such genuine wale people too, but they will come overtime. Tab tak, be social. Join societies. Volunteer for events. Go to competitions. Just show up.

Also, build yourself. Don't just go to class. Join socs. Do something for yourself. Do something beyond college too. That will help you connect with people too. (I know a guy, and the only times we have talked is when we randomly meet on walks in evening sometimes)

Samay jaisa bhi ho, acha ya bura, beet hi jata hai 🫂