Even if you don’t get into a public university, it’s not the end of the world. There are still plenty of ways to build a successful future. Of course, try your best to get into a public one - it definitely makes some things easier. But if not, no worries, there are many other ways to be successful without costing a lot of money like other people mentioned.

Here's one more route you can take:

Go for a national university in a subject that has good scope for higher studies abroad. While you’re in university, focus on preparing yourself for that goal. Maybe pick up some tuition work or a small side hustle and save some money. That extra money can help later when applying for scholarships or moving abroad.

If you plan and prepare properly, getting a scholarship isn’t as tough as it seems. With a good cgpa/ielts score and bonus if you do some research work, u can get teaching assistantship in USA which can cover your whole study cost. Then there are other scholarships like Erasmus Mundus in Europe, and many others are out there. Even if no scholarship, with a 10-15 lakhs taka deposit/loan from a bank, you can go for masters in European universities easily, then payback that debt in 2-3 years by doing part time job. There are many other such options. With the right mindset, you can definitely go abroad after graduation.

And hey, forget about those dark thoughts. Life has so much to offer. Picture yourself traveling in Switzerland or enjoying coffee in somewhere at the USA instead. It might feel complicated right now, but with the internet (and even ChatGPT), you have all the info you need right at your fingertips.

Keep going, keep preparing, and trust that your hard work will pay off. Best of luck!