Both the futures were higher on the forward cottonseeds oilcake market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said. The May contract closed at Rs 1308.90 and showed a rise of 40 paisa at Rs 1309.30 during the session, they said. The July vaida closed at Rs 1351.60 and it commenced with a rise of 20 paisa at Rs 1351.80 in the wee hours, they said.