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The Ministry of Education and Training (GDDT) has just issued Circular No. 62/2026/TT-BGDDT regulating the process of compiling and promulgating programs and textbooks for teaching and learning compulsory subjects and modules for common use in training programs at all levels of higher education. Download The Ministry of Education and Training promulgates regulations on the process of compiling and promulgating programs and textbooks for teaching and learning compulsory subjects and modules for common use in training programs at all levels of higher education. The circular stipulates uniform procedures from compilation, appraisal, promulgation to publicizing and updating programs and textbooks of compulsory subjects and modules for common use; ensuring every step is carried out transparently and with accountability. The Circular takes effect from September 12, 2026. Standardizing the process to improve the quality of programs and textbooks In the context of higher education continuing to innovate in the direction of improving quality and promoting autonomy, the development of programs and textbooks for subjects and modules required for common use needs to be carried out according to a unified process to ensure training quality. The Circular was issued to specify the process of developing programs and textbooks. For compulsory subjects and modules for general use; ensuring that every step from compilation, appraisal, promulgation to publication and updating is carried out consistently, transparently and with accountability. One of the notable points of the Circular is clearly defining the responsibilities of each participating entity in the entire process. The compilation of the program involves the participation of lecturers, scientists, experts, managers and relevant parties. The draft curriculum must be consulted before being issued and published on the electronic information portal of the agency assigned to compile it. For the curriculum, the Circular stipulates that the organization of compilation is carried out through the forms of assignment, ordering or bidding according to the provisions of law. The editor, co-editor and editor are directly responsible for professional content, accuracy, legality of source materials, intellectual property rights as well as accountability when required. The Circular also strictly regulates the activities of the Appraisal Council. Council members must ensure independence and objectivity and not participate in the program drafting committee or the curriculum compilation group to be evaluated. This regulation contributes to improving the quality of criticism, ensuring that programs and textbooks are reviewed and evaluated objectively and scientifically before being promulgated. Promoting quality, accountability and digital transformation. The Circular not only standardizes the process of developing programs and textbooks but also sets higher requirements on content quality and responsibilities of participating entities. Accordingly, the Circular requires that the program be built in a synchronous direction, clearly defining training goals and standards. output, core content, teaching methods, testing and assessment and quality assurance conditions. For textbooks, the Circular requires ensuring scientificity, pedagogy, accuracy, updating and compliance with regulations on intellectual property and academic integrity. The content of the textbook must reflect new knowledge, update the Partys guidelines and policies, the States laws as well as new achievements in science and technology. In particular, the Circular requires that the textbook must ensure the ability to exploit in both printed and digital forms; Can be used flexibly with other learning materials, reference materials and digital learning materials. This regulation is consistent with the trend of digital transformation in higher education, contributing to diversifying learning materials, creating favorable conditions for learners to access knowledge in many different forms. In addition, the Circular continues to affirm the principle that the compilation, appraisal and promulgation of programs and textbooks must ensure quality, science, openness and transparency but does not limit the autonomy and accountability of training institutions in organizing teaching and using learning materials and reference materials. supplementary consultation, testing and evaluating learners. This regulation not only ensures state management requirements for subjects and modules required for common use, but also continues to create conditions for higher education institutions to promote autonomy in training organization. Strengthening publicity, transparency and ensuring continuity in training. Another notable new point of the Circular is strengthening the requirements for publicity and archiving of programs and textbooks. Accordingly, after being promulgated, programs and textbooks must be made public on the information page. electronic information of issuing agencies and training establishments according to the provisions of law. Records of compilation, appraisal, promulgation of programs, and publication of textbooks are managed and stored in paper or electronic copies; In the case of electronic storage, it must ensure legal value, integrity, traceability, and information security according to the provisions of law. The Circular also stipulates that the conversion to new programs and textbooks must ensure the rights of learners., continuity of the course and does not affect legally recognized learning outcomes. At the same time, clearly stipulate the responsibilities of the agency promulgating programs and approving textbooks in periodically reviewing and updating when there are changes in guidelines and policies or stemming from practical requirements of teaching and learning activities. The Ministry of Education and Training said that the promulgation of the Circular contributes to perfecting the legal framewo
