LinaJ2018
Intuit Alumni

Deductions & credits

Yes, based on your information, you have an option to choose to claim the standard deduction. 

Per IRS, 1040-NR instructions, 

Residents of India who were students or business apprentices may be able to take the standard deduction instead of
their itemized deductions. A special rule applies to students and business apprentices who are eligible for the benefits of Article 21(2) of the United States-India Income Tax Treaty. You may be able to take the standard deduction along with a net disaster loss. See chapter 5 of Pub. 519 for details.