The examination process is as follows:

1. Registration: Registration usually starts on March 14, International Mathematics Day, each year. For specific dates, please visit the official website of Alibaba Damo Academy.

2. Preliminary round:

- Competition time: probably in April.

- Competition duration: 48 hours.

- Competition format: individual competition, online competition.

- Question types: multiple choice, solution, proof, open questions.

- Competition rules: There is one round of preliminary rounds, and the finalists will be determined based on the scores; the preliminary round is an open-book exam, and online/offline materials can be consulted and referenced, and programming software can be used to answer questions, but discussion with others, passing on questions, and any other forms of cheating are prohibited.

3. Final round:

- Competition time: probably in June.

- Competition duration: 8 hours.

- Competition format: individual competition, online competition.

- Question type: solution questions, proof questions.

- Competition tracks: Algebra and number theory, geometry and topology, analysis and equations, applied and computational mathematics, combinatorics and probability.

- Competition rules: In the final, contestants must first choose a main track and a sub-track from the five tracks. Only after selecting the track can they enter the answering interface (Note: after selecting the track, it cannot be changed). In the main track, contestants can submit solutions to all 5 questions. In the sub-track, contestants can only submit solutions to up to 2 questions. You can choose any question. Awards will be given based on the total score of the main track and sub-track; the final is a closed-book exam, and no reference to any materials or use of scientific computing software is allowed.