Yes. since you are in the five-year exemption period, you are eligible to claim a Standard Deduction under the provisions of the US/India tax treaty under Article 21(2).
This shouldn't interfere you receiving the deduction as long as this is your first F-1 student exemption period. Contact Sprint Tax for further information here.
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